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cedant arma togae

[ key-dahnt ahr-mah toh-gahy; English see-dant ahr-muh toh-jee ]

Latin.
  1. let military power be subject to civil authority: motto of Wyoming.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of cedant arma togae1

Literally, “let arms yield to the toga”

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Example Sentences

The story last told was said to have happened in the south of Scotland; but cedant arma togae and let the gown have its dues.

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