status quo ante

The state of things as they were before; a preexisting state of affairs.

Japanese Meaning

以前の状態 / 原状 / 従来の状況 / 元の情勢

After lengthy negotiations, both sides agreed to restore the status quo ante.

長引いた交渉の末、双方は以前の状態を回復することに合意した。

Sense（1）

The state of things as they were before; a preexisting state of affairs.

status quo antes

（ plural ）