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 | | The concept of status quo comes from the diplomatic term status quo ante bellum, meaning "as it was before war," referring to the withdrawl of enemy troops and restoration of power to prewar leadership. |
 | | Arguing to preserve the status quo is usually done in the context of opposing a large, often radical change. |
 | | The term frequently refers to the status of a large issue, such as the current culture or social climate of an entire society or nation. |
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