terminus a quo

/ˈtʌrmənəs ɑ ˈkwoʊ/
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Other forms: termini a quo

Definitions of terminus a quo
  1. noun
    earliest limiting point
    synonyms: starting point
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    type of:
    beginning, commencement, first, get-go, kickoff, offset, outset, showtime, start, starting time
    the time at which something is supposed to begin
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