The phrase is also used retrospectively, as when, on a treaty of place, matters return to the status quo ante bellum, or are left in statu quo ante bellum, i
The status quo is the state of affairs that exists at a particular time, especially in contrast to a different possible state of affairs. They have no wish for any change in the status quo. The existing condition or state of affairs. the status quo the state of a situation as it is maintain/preserve/defend the status quo (=not make any changes)