inter arma silent leges

Latin quotation based on Cicero

: amid arms, the laws are silent : in time of war, the laws are disregarded

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“Inter arma silent leges.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inter%20arma%20silent%20leges. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.

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