to the point; without digression
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ad rem
(ad rem′; Lat. äd rem′),USA pronunciation
- Foreign Termsrelevant;
pertinent:an ad rem remark. - Foreign Termswithout digressing;
in a straightforward manner:to reply ad rem.
- Latin: literally, to the matter
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