The phrase "per and post" is commonly used in scientific research to refer to measurements taken before and after a particular event or intervention. Its spelling often confuses English learners due to the variety of ways "per" and "post" can be pronounced. In IPA phonetic transcription, "per" is pronounced as /pər/ and "post" as /poʊst/. The spelling reflects their Latin origins, where "per" means "throughout" and "post" means "after". So, when referring to measurements before and after an event or intervention, we use the phrase "per and post".
Per and post are Latin terms that are commonly used in legal contexts to describe different stages of a legal proceeding or action.
"Per" refers to the initial or preliminary stage of a legal process, often translated as "before" or "during". It signifies the actions that occur prior to the main legal event or action. For example, "Per trial" refers to the activities or motions that take place before a trial, such as discovery or pre-trial hearings.
"Post," on the other hand, means "after" or "following". It refers to the subsequent stages of a legal proceeding, actions, or events that occur after the main legal event or action has taken place. For instance, "Post-trial" refers to the activities or motions that occur after a trial, such as post-trial motions or the appeal process.
Together, "per and post" encapsulate the entire spectrum of a legal process, from the preliminary stages leading up to the main event, through the main event itself, and finally to the subsequent stages and consequences that follow. These terms are often seen in legal documentation, court orders, and proceedings, providing a clear distinction between actions or events that occurred before or after a particular legal milestone.