"Honour and Achievement"
Latin translation: "dignitas et res gestae"
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| 5 +2 | Fortitudo et Honor |
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| 5 | dignitas et res gesta(e)/fides et confectio(nes) |
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| 4 | Honor et factum |
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dignitas et res gesta(e)/fides et confectio(nes) Explanation: This phrase could be translated in many ways. In the first of the above renderings, 'dignitas' implies official recognition or distinction for a deed well done ('res gesta') or for deeds well done ('res gestae' pl.). It is used mostly of military and political honours and accomplishments. However, if you mean 'honour' in the sense of personal honour (i.e.,'moral integrity') and 'achievement' in a moral, intellectual, artistic, etc. sense, the latter rendering is more apropos (lit., 'honour/good faith and [successful] completion'. A limiting genitive after 'confectio' (e.g., 'confectio belli' = success in war') is common. |
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peer agreement (net): +2Fortitudo et Honor Explanation: In Latin the shorter the better The legionnaires’ code “Fortitudo et Honor” (Strength and Honour) was sadly cast aside by the descendants of Rome’s early glory, but how refreshing for ... www.sls.bc.ca/drJune2001.html Salve Luna! Salve Mars! Gregorius o{}===o Fortitudo et Honor! Strength and Honour! http://www.novaroma.org/forum/mainlist/2001/2001-07-05.html Tibi gratiarum actio, Tibi honor, virtus, et fortitudoin saecula saeculorum vale p.s.: how far are you with your Latin? ;-) -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 2003-08-24 18:58:13 (GMT) -------------------------------------------------- pp.ss.: also VIRTUS ET HONOR virtus= strenght honour= achievement(s) |
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