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Meaning of 'Status quo'

What does the saying 'Status quo' mean?

Idiom: Status quo

Meaning:

Someone who wants to preserve the status quo wants a particular situation to remain unchanged.
Country: International English | Subject Area: General | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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