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Originally Posted by Sparrow
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/7705922.stm
"Several councils have banned the use of Latin terminology
A number of local councils in Britain have banned their staff from using Latin words, because they say they might confuse people.
... the move has been welcomed by the Plain English Campaign which says some officials only use Latin to make themselves feel important.
A Campaign spokesman said the ban might stop people confusing the Latin abbreviation e.g. with the word "egg". "
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Yes, I read that article when it first appeared; it's absolutely ridiculous (IMHO) to suggest that use of things like "via", "e.g.", "i.e.", "vice versa", and the like are "elitist". They are just a normal part of everyday English!