Either with shield or on shield do or die, "no retreat"; said by Spartan mothers to their sons as they departed for battle. An experiment or process performed in an egg or embryo (e.g. Latin translation of a classical Greek proverb. Also "jurisdiction ratione personae" the personal reach of the courts jurisdiction. let all come who by merit deserve the most reward. A theological phrase in the Christian religion. Some of the beauty in these quotes is in their short and to the point nature. A case must have some importance in order for a court to hear it. With the hustle and bustle of modern day life too many people get it backward. I am not led, I lead. Answering the Question: What Is Enlightenment? ; Non ducor duco. Attributed to, i.e., "from the beginning" or "from infancy.". i.e., "from the bottom of my heart," "with deepest affection," or "sincerely." "That is (to say)" in the sense of "that means" and "which means", or "in other words", "namely", or sometimes "in this case", depending on the context. the truth of the Lord remains for eternity, A common, non-literal translation is "truth enlightens me"; motto of, Another plausible translation is "truth is the mistress of life". Crux Ave Aleister Crowley, 1875-1945, British magician & occultist, (or V.V.V.V.V. "If anyone tells you that a certain person speaks ill of you, do not make excuses about what is said of you but answer, 'He was ignorant of my other faults, else he would have not mentioned these alone.'"Epictetus nothing else. Opposite of. Cf. Thus, on behalf of one side or party only. as Rome falls, so [falls] the whole world, Also translated as "that the two may be one." Most often, ora et labora is said about monasticism; it emphasizes how prayer ( oratio) helps one perfect their work (labor). It takes three to have a valid group; three is the minimum number of members for an organization or a corporation. Nothing is stronger than habit. In interiore homine habitat veritas. a leap in logic, by which a necessary part of an equation is omitted. Literally "sum of sums". Why do you laugh? The word refers to one who acts in the place of another. A warrant of commitment to prison, or an instruction for a jailer to hold someone in prison. Index of Prohibited (or, Forbidden) Books, A list of books considered heretical by the, I too am annoyed whenever good Homer falls asleep, the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, to poverty many things are lacking; to avarice, everything, men have an innate desire to propagate rumors or reports, Used in formal correspondence to refer to the current month, sometimes abbreviated as, unimpaired by life and clean of wickedness, few words suffice for him who understands. "the same as" Iesus Nazarenus Rex Iudaeorum "Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews" Based on a Christian belief that "this one is King of the Jews" was written in Latin, Greek and Aramaic at the top of the cross Jesus was crucified on. Often, peace of mothers, therefore peace of families, If the mother is peaceful, then the family is peaceful. It translates literally as, "If you had been silent, you would have remained a philosopher." In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king. Less literally, "speak well of the dead or not at all"; cf. (motto of the Royal Air Force and others) Literally: Results, God unwilling. nothing else matters. The phrase illustrates a common use of the subjunctive verb mood. Debate is fruitless when you don't agree on common rules, facts, presuppositions. Motto on the reverse of the, Used particularly to refer to the years 1665 and 1666, during which. The legal, moral, political, and social principles used by a court to compose a judgment's rationale. Motto of, Excusing flaws in poetry "for the sake of the metre". From the Vulgate, Wisdom of Solomon 6:24. the world wants to be deceived, so let it be deceived, this one defends and the other one conquers, change but the name, and the story is told of yourself, When we are born we die, our end is but the pendant of our beginning, The unborn is deemed to have been born to the extent that his own inheritance is concerned. Motto of the US collegiate fraternity Lambda Chi Alpha. Thus, there can be no judgment or case if no one charges a defendant with a crime. ", Let light be nourished where liberty has arisen, Legal defense where a defendant attempts to show that he was elsewhere at the time a crime was committed (e.g. Assigning property rights to a thing based on its presence on a landowner's property. It is the motto of Hillfield, one of the founding schools of, the privilege of age sometimes granted a minor under Roman or civil law, entitling the minor to the rights and liabilities of a person of full age, and resembling. "from God's point of view or perspective". An ironic or rueful commentary, appended following a fanciful or unbelievable tale. The fact that a crime has been committed, a necessary factor in convicting someone of having committed that crime; if there was no crime, there can not have been a criminal. eo nomine: by that name: equo ne credite: Do . Audere est faucere. The phrase exists in two versions: as, A notation, usually on a title page, indicating that a, nothing, therefore, we must confess, can be made from nothing, (about the dead say) nothing unless (it is) good, nothing [is] enough unless [it is] the best. Refers to what benefits a society, as opposed to. Similar to "quality over quantity"; though there may be few of something, at least they are of good quality. Used in classical law to differentiate law imposed by the state for the benefit of a person in general, but by the state on behalf of them, and one imposed specifically that that person ought to have a say in whether the law is implemented. In law, a writ directed to the bailiffs, etc., that have thrust a, "No one suffers punishment for mere intent. A group of people who owe utmost fealty to their leader(s), subordinating the interests of the larger group to the authority of the internal group's leader(s). O tyrant Titus Tatius, what terrible calamities you brought onto yourself! The abbreviation is often written at the bottom of a, Or "which was to be constructed". Phrase, used to cease the activities of the. Also "culprit mind". Some say that latin is a dead language but in truth it lives on especially in the shorter phrases and concepts we often use in modern speech. gently in manner, resolutely in execution. Latin phrase 40 likes Life Ars longa, vita brevis. "Acta deos numquam mortalia fallunt." If you've ever wanted to strike fear into the heart of your enemies (or just want a good comeback for when you catch someone cheating on game night), try. A legal principle whereby ignorance of a law does not allow one to escape liability. Alibi Laodamia Protesilao, "Turner Inspired: In the Light of Claude, National Gallery, WC2 review", "Simon Who? A recent academic substitution for the spacious and inconvenient phrase "as previously stated". From. Also used to abbreviate the principle that in bankruptcy creditors must all get the same proportion of their debt. hello Salve. Under the word or heading, as in a dictionary; abbreviated, Motto of King Edward VII and Queen Mary School, Lytham, In a class of its own; of a unique kind. i.e., not for the purpose of gaining any material reward, i.e., enduring forever. your lot is cast in Sparta, be a credit to it, Also translated "I expect better" and "I hope for better things.". This common Latin phrase is a reminder that reaching your goals means pursuing them through hardships and adversities of life. there is no medicine against death; from various medieval medicinal texts, there can be no debate with those who deny the foundations. Or "he who brought us across still supports us", meaning, because he should wish his wife to be free even from any suspicion. Though the form, i.e., from the origin, beginning, source, or commencement; or, "originally. Something that cannot be classified into either of two groups considered exhaustive; an intermediate thing or factor. A variant of the Roman phrase, In law, it is a return made by the sheriff, upon a, it is certain, whatever can be rendered certain, Or " if it can be rendered certain." Suetonius Div Aug 99. Yuni.com. Often inscribed on tombstones or other grave markers. In law, a sea open to international shipping navigation. or "excellence is the way to the stars"; frequent motto; from. Capability of achieving goals by force of many instead of a single individual. i.e., "considering everything's weight". Causality between two phenomena is not established (cf. charity (love) is the fulfilment of the law, Motto of Ratcliffe College, UK and of the Rosmini College, NZ. Usually translated "Who is like unto God?" Often used as a legal term. Martial, 43-104 AD, Roman poet of epigrams 77 likes 4. The exception confirms the rule in cases which are not excepted, A juridical principle which means that the statement of a rule's exception (e.g., "no parking on Sundays") implicitly confirms the rule (i.e., that parking is allowed Monday through Saturday). Satire X of the Roman poet Juvenal (10.356). adsum: I am here: i.e., "present!" or "here!" Particularly relevant in the law of contract, tort and trusts. TRANSLATOR. See also, Therefore whoever desires peace, let him prepare for war, A phrase referring to the refining of character through difficult circumstances, it is also the motto of the. Conversely, a thumb up meant to unsheath your sword. Used in citations to refer to the end of a book, page, etc., and abbreviated 's.f.' Latin words for truth include verum, veritas, veritate, veritate, and veritatem. In archaeology or history, refers to the date before which an artefact or feature must have been deposited. practiced in a morally/ethically wrong way); Literally, "from the everlasting," "from eternity," or "from outside of time." Used for those two (seldom more) participants of a competition who demonstrated identical performance. Motto inscribed on the sword of the main character of the novel, According to legend, the words spoken by the cardinal verifying that a newly-elected, [the] law [is] harsh, but [it is the] law. Some jurisdictions prefer, "pro per". A motto sometimes inscribed on flags and mission plaques of. The hour finishes the day; the author finishes his work. The petty thief is hanged, the big thief gets away. i.e., "have regard for the end" or "consider the end". For example, power of the Sovereign. Inter arma silent leges In time of war, laws are silent. Written on uncharted territories of old maps. A practical compromise. in ovo electroporation of chicken embryo). i.e. Learn as if [you will] live forever; live as if [you will] die tomorrow. Over 1,900 Latin Quotations, Latin Phrases, Latin Mottos and Latin Sayings with English Translations. An intentionally garbled Latin phrase from. The Hague, on or about Tuesday, 16 May 1882. peace comes from the east (i.e. Used in scholarly works to cite a reference at second hand, "Spirit of Wine" in many English texts. Thus, "per day". Formerly used on works of art, next to the artist's name. Shutterstock. In Catholic theology, pleasure taken in a sinful thought or imagination, such as brooding on sexual images. In law, a writ for the delivery of a clerk out of prison, who is imprisoned upon the breach of statute merchant. Expresses the judicial principle that in case of doubt the decision must be in favor of the accused (in that anyone is innocent until there is proof to the contrary). The motto of the fictional Enfield Tennis Academy in the, Literally "Heroic Times"; refers to the period between the mythological, the times are changing, and we change in them. (Latin Proverb) He who does not speak the whole truth is a traitor to truth. Also translated to "no rest for the wicked." It is not he who has little, but he who wants more, who is the pauper. Valuable things are often protected and difficult to obtain. ad eundem. The salient point. Describes an oath taken to faithfully administer the duties of a job or office, like that taken by a court reporter. Some of the phrases are themselves translations of Greek phrases, as Greek rhetoric and literature reached its peak centuries before the rise of ancient Rome. "; from. A musical term; also used to refer to hypothetical perpetual motion machines, An unwelcome, unwanted or undesirable person. Generally a. The golden mean. Principle behind the awarding of damages in common law negligence claims. Refers to the laws that regulate the reasons for going to war. Romans used to write on, for of such (little children) is the kingdom of God. Acta non verba. Sometimes used incorrectly to denote something, not from. [arising] out of the relation/narration [of the relator], The term is a legal phrase; the legal citation guide called the, The motto of the College of Graduate Studies at, In general, the claim that the absence of something demonstrates the proof of a proposition. Latin Phrases About Life Accidit in puncto, quod non contingit in anno. 13. Tr. It emphasizes that prayer should be united with activity; when we combine our efforts, they are multiplied. Also known as the 'First Cause' argument in, A motto of St Anselm, used as the motto of, while I live, I trust in the cross, Whilst I trust in the Cross I have life, Whose the land is, all the way to the sky and to the, First coined by Accursius of Bologna in the 13th century. What's going on? about the dead, nothing unless a good thing. They are not Angles, but angels, if they were Christian, A pun, ascribed (in a different wording) by, Not with gold, but with iron must the fatherland be reclaimed, According to some Roman this sentence was said by, liberty is not well sold for all the gold, we sing not to the deaf; the trees echo every word, a doctrine in contract law that allows a signing party to escape performance of the agreement. Used for things or beings which belong to nobody and are up for grabs, e.g., uninhabited and uncolonized lands, wandering wild animals, etc. Motto of The International Diving Society and of the Oxford Medical Students' Society. i.e., from a (dead) decedent, who died without executing a legal will; More literally, "from/by an angry man." [it is named] a "grove" because it is not lit, From late 4th-century grammarian Honoratus Maurus, who sought to mock implausible word origins such as those proposed by, With the meaning "speak of the wolf, and he will come"; from, A more literal Latinization of the phrase; the most common translation is. Commonly used on gravestones, often contracted as S.T.T.L., the same way as today's R.I.P. Plato is my friend, but truth is a better friend. i would like Vellem. A relatively common recent Latinization from the joke phrasebook. Meaning: "serving at the pleasure of the authority or officer who appointed". [60] The AP Stylebook preserves both types of punctuation for these abbreviations. Often preceded by Latin name of city in which the work is published. The plural is, An aesthetic ideal that good art should appear natural rather than contrived. Entry for "expressly" in: Meltzer, Peter E. Michael Bush, "Calvin and the Reformanda Sayings", in Herman J. Selderhuis, ed., cuius est solum, eius est usque ad coelum et ad inferos, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro. Denotes something that has only been partially fulfilled. a shoemaker should not judge beyond the shoe, They are not terrified of the rough things, They are not afraid of difficulties. Life is not about living, but to live a good life. let justice be done, though the world shall perish, fictions meant to please should approximate the truth, sometimes mistranslated to "keep the faith" when used in contemporary English writings of all kinds to convey a light-hearted wish for the reader's well-being, Roman Catholic theological term for the personal faith that apprehends what is believed, contrasted with, Roman Catholic theological term for the content and truths of the Faith or "the deposit of the Faith", contrasted with, refers to a faithful friend; from the name of, may our daughters be as polished as the corners of the temple, A major part of a work is properly finishing it. Now often used when comparing any current situation to a past story or event. From the line. The eldest male in a family, who held. Refers to a number of legal writs requiring a jailer to bring a prisoner in person (hence, Books have their destiny [according to the capabilities of the reader], one day, this will be pleasing to remember, Commonly rendered in English as "One day, we'll look back on this and smile". 3. E.g., 'p. Monty Python and the Holy Grail is chock full of nonsense phrases, from the knights who say "ni" to the shrubber who arranges, designs, and sells shrubberies.. "his alibi is sound; he gave evidence that he was in another city on the night of the murder. An illegal arrest will not prejudice the subsequent detention/trial. a multitude of the wise is the health of the world. For example, "a lawyer who is fluent in Latin, ipso facto, is brilliant.". ; A posteriori- Relating to or originating by reasoning from the observation of . Motto of St. Mary's Catholic High School in, a mere name, word, or sound without a corresponding objective reality; expression used by the, if I can not reach Heaven I will raise Hell.