A flowering vine with large, hollow seedpod and round seeds with a heart-shaped mark; Cardiospermum halicacabum

In some places and not everywhere; of a patchy nature.

(informal) Injured or damaged; with the appearance of having been treated roughly.

Of a person, not yet conceived, particularly when referring to a time period preceding their conception.

morally, but not necessarily legally.

Alternative spelling of in foro conscientiae

The process by which components of a system are exercised prior to being placed in service (and sometimes before assembly), forcing certain failures to occur under supervised conditions.

present participle of live in

Alternative form of no horse in this race

A social gathering where drinks, especially beer or coffee, are brewed