Labore

Labore is a Latin term that appears as the ablative singular form of the noun labor, which means work, toil, or effort. In Latin grammar, the ablative case often expresses means, instrument, or manner, so labore can be translated roughly as “by work” or “through toil.”

Etymology and usage: The noun labor (genitive laboris) is a core Latin word with a broad sense of effort and exertion. The form labore reflects the grammatical function of the noun rather than a standalone lexical item in classical Latin. It is commonly found in inscriptions, phrases, and set expressions that describe how something is achieved or the cause of an effect.

Modern and scholarly context: In English-language scholarship and translations, labore appears primarily within Latin quotations or in discussions of Latin grammar. It is not typically used as an independent English word outside of quotation or study of Latin forms.

Proper noun usage: Labore is not widely documented as a standard geographical name, organization, or widely recognized proper noun in major reference works. It may, however, appear in fictional or stylistic contexts intended to evoke Latin flavor or classical associations.

See also: labor, labors; laborare; Latin grammar.