Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
status-quo-ante
noun
ˌstætəs kwō ˈanˌtā
Definition
The existing state of affairs or the situation as it was before a particular event or change.
Examples
- The company’s decision to revert back to the status-quo-ante was met with mixed reactions.
- After the negotiations, both parties agreed to return to the status-quo-ante to facilitate further discussions.
- The court ruling restored the status-quo-ante, allowing the original regulations to remain in effect.
Meaning
Referring to the previous state or conditions prior to a change, usually in a legal or political context.
Synonyms
- Previous state
- Existing condition
- Original state
