Sensu stricte

[nyggus]

In Polish we often use a Latin phrase "sensu stricte" to say "in a strict sens". I haven't found too many uses of this Latin phrase in English, and actually most of them were from Poles. We Poles believe that if something is Latin, it is understood worldwide, which is quite likely; what's more, we also believe it is used worldwide, and this is rather far less likely.

Anyway, my question is, would you understand this phrase and would you accept its use? Would you consider it rather unnatural or maybe sophisticated?

Many thanks,
Nyggus

 

[Anglika]

"sensu stricto" is used in academic writing.

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[nyggus]

"sensu stricto" is used in academic writing.

See here: Glossary Searched Term

Thanks, Anglika. Indeed it is: "sensu stricto" - Google Scholar. The "sensu stricte", the 'Polish' version, is also used:"sensu stricte" - Google Scholar, but by Poles, as I mentioned in my first post.

Best,
Nyggus

 

[BobK]

Although I have met the phrase in an academic context, most native speakers I know would say 'strictly speaking' or 'strictly put'. Some people, for reasons I can't fathom, feel that 'technically' does the same job. onfire: It's time for my medication. ;-))

b

 

[nyggus]

Although I have met the phrase in an academic context, most native speakers I know would say 'strictly speaking' or 'strictly put'. Some people, for reasons I can't fathom, feel that 'technically' does the same job. onfire: It's time for my medication. ;-))

b

Anyway, "sensu stricto" is often used in academic language since Google Scholar gives 31400 hits.

Nyggus