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WHAT DOES CUI BONO MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Cui bono

Cui bono /kwiːˈboʊnoʊ/ "to whose benefit?", literally "with benefit to whom?" is a Latin phrase that persists. The phrase is a double dative construction. It is also rendered as cui prodest. It is a Latin adage that is used either to suggest a hidden motive or to indicate that the party responsible for something may not be who it appears at first to be. Commonly the phrase is used to suggest that the person or people guilty of committing a crime may be found among those who have something to gain, chiefly with an eye toward financial gain. The party that benefits may not always be obvious or may have successfully diverted attention to a scapegoat, for example. The Roman orator and statesman Marcus Tullius Cicero, in his speech Pro Roscio Amerino, section 84, attributed the expression cui bono to the Roman consul and censor Lucius Cassius Longinus Ravilla: Another example of Cicero using "cui bono" is in his defence of Milo, in the Pro Milone. He even makes a reference to Cassius: "let that maxim of Cassius apply".

Definition of cui bono in the English dictionary

The definition of cui bono in the dictionary is for whose benefit? for what purpose?.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CUI BONO


ammono
əˈməʊnəʊ
bambino
bæmˈbiːnəʊ
Bruno
ˈbruːnəʊ
casino
kəˈsiːnəʊ
Filipino
ˌfɪlɪˈpiːnəʊ
fino
ˈfiːnəʊ
kakemono
ˌkækɪˈməʊnəʊ
kimono
kɪˈməʊnəʊ
kino
ˈkiːnəʊ
know
nəʊ
Latino
læˈtiːnəʊ
makimono
ˌmɑːkɪˈməʊnəʊ
mano
ˈmɑːnəʊ
meno
ˈmɛnəʊ
mono
ˈmɒnəʊ
no
nəʊ
okimono
ˌɒkɪˈməʊnəʊ
piano
pɪˈænəʊ
porno
ˈpɔːnəʊ
snow
snəʊ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CUI BONO

cuffle
cuffless
cufflink
cuffo
cuffs
Cufic
cuir-bouilli
cuirass
cuirassier
Cuisenaire rod
cuish
Cuisinart
cuisine
cuisine minceur
cuisinier
cuisse
cuit
cuiter
cuitikin
cuittle

WORDS THAT END LIKE CUI BONO

Americano
amino
avgolemono
chino
dino
domino
Fresno
inferno
Milano
Nono
pro bono
Reno
Romano
San Marino
techno
Torino
Valentino
vino
whether or no
yakimono

Synonyms and antonyms of cui bono in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «cui bono» into 25 languages

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Find out the translation of cui bono to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of cui bono from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «cui bono» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

崔永元公益
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

cui bono
570 millions of speakers

English

cui bono
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कुई बोनो
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

بونو تسوى
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Цуй безвозмездной
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

cui bono
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কুই বেনো
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

bono cui
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Cui bono
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

cui bono
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

CUIボノ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

CUI 보노
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Cui bono
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

cui bono
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Cui bono
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कुई बॉन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Cui bono
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

bono cui
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

cui bono
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Цуй безоплатній
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

bono Cui
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

cui bono
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

Cui bono
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

cui bono
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

cui bono
5 millions of speakers

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CUI BONO»

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CUI BONO»

Discover the use of cui bono in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to cui bono and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Cui Bono?
1873. Masonry: what's the use of it?
Francis Mason, E. G. Man, 2010
2
The Innocent Man Script: Cui Bono-To Whose Advantage?
If you are one of the millions who disbelieve the conclusion of the Warren Commission Report that Lee Harvey Oswald was the lone assassin of President John F. Kennedy, you must read this book. It proves you are right.
T. Mack Durham, 2000
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Cui Bono? Or What Shall It Profit?
This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process.
Harwood Huntington, 2009
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Cui Bono?, Or, an Inquiry: What Benefits Can Arise Either to ...
Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
Josiah Tucker, 2012
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Cui Bono? Or, an Inquiry, What Benefits Can Arise Either to ...
We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Josiah Tucker, 2008
6
Memory and Power in Post-War Europe: Studies in the Presence ...
... remembrance of Russia: cui bono? IVER B NEUMANN.
Jan-Werner Müller, 2002
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Cui Bono? Or the Prospects of a Free Trade in Te: A Dialogue ...
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages.
J Hatchard & Son Publisher, J. Hatchard And Son, 2010
8
Overestimation of Chernobyl Consequences: Cui Bono?
After the Chernobyl accident, many publications appeared that overestimated its medical consequences.
Jargin Sergei, 2013
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The New-England Magazine
From this a man would be saved by the proper application of the " Cui Bono?" So it is with a variety of other cases that might be named. In short, judging by the observations that we have been able to make, on the motives and actions of men,  ...
10
The Dupin Mysteries and Other Tales of Ratiocination
Now in the present instance, the question cui bono very pointedly implicated Mr. Pennifeather. His uncle had threatened him, after making a will in his favour, with disinheritance. But the threat had not been actually kept; the original will, ...
Edgar Allan Poe, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CUI BONO»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term cui bono is used in the context of the following news items.
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A Nation's Treasury can issue its own money
... instead to rely on proven historical facts along with the common sense approach of always following the money trail and asking 'cui bono?'. «Pulse, Jul 15»
2
Total Control and the World Government
The Romans used the term, “Cui bono” 'Who benefits?' The term was used to establish the value of any goods or services in the republic. «The Cayman Reporter, Jun 15»
3
Why There Is No Libertarian Defense of the Confederacy
In nearly every other circumstance, especially dealing with war, a libertarian is often the first to ask cui bono? To whose benefit would war be? «PanAm Post, Jun 15»
4
Cui Bono? Bachelet's Anti-Profit Education Takeover
Many parents and university students are waiting on Chilean President Michelle Bachelet and for other people to pay for their studies. «PanAm Post, Jun 15»
5
Truth fell with the towers
And then to answer the question, "Cui bono?" (who gains) we find that the attacks were used to justify the invasion of Iraq, the loss of our ... «Nevada Herald, Jun 15»
6
Pete Rose set to seek baseball reinstatement amidst new …
Cicero cui Bono who benefits always important question to ask and it's I'll take a benefit somebody or some bodies. Who real. Really. I hate the ... «WEEI.com, Jun 15»
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Hydro One sale: cui bono
Hydro One sale: cui bono. Share on Facebook. Reddit this! A. A. Share via Email. Print. Published on Mon Jun 22 2015. Re: Scotiabank, RBC tapped for IPO of ... «Toronto Star, Jun 15»
8
The Magna Carta charter: Say much in little
Cui bono, meaning 'to whom it is an advantage', is the principle used in a criminal or other investigation that whoever has benefited from what ... «The Indian Express, Jun 15»
9
Gold And Silver – Elite's Puppet Obama – Western World's Worst …
The first question to ask is cui bono? [to whose benefit?]. Listening to Obama, “There will be 100,000 jobs created by the TPP [Trans Pacific ... «The Market Oracle, Jun 15»
10
Does Anyone Want to Make the World a Better Place?
In trying to judge the value of something, the Romans often asked, “Cui bono?” Who benefits? is an important question. So is the question, Who ... «Center for Research on Globalization, Jun 15»

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