LatinTranslationNotesO God, give fortune/happinessA traditional greeting of Czech brewers.da mihi factum, dabo tibi iusGive me the fact, I will give you the lawAlso da mihi facta, dabo tibi ius (plural "facta" (facts) for the singular "factum"). A legal principle of Roman law that parties to a suit should present the facts and the judge will rule on the law that governs them. Related to iura novit curia (the court knows the law).They condemn what they do not understandParaphrase of Quintilianus, De Institutione Oratoria, Book 10, chapter 1, 26: "Modesto tamen et circumspecto iudicio de tantis viris pronuntiandum est, ne, quod plerisque accidit, damnent quae non intellegunt." [Yet students must pronounce with diffidence and circumspection on the merits of such illustrious characters, lest, as is the case with many, they condemn what they do not understand. (translated by Rev. John Selby Watson)damnatio ad bestiascondemnation to [the] beastsColloquially, "thrown to the lions".damnatio memoriaedamnation of memoryThe ancient Roman custom by which it was pretended that disgraced Romans, especially former emperors, never existed, by eliminating all records and likenesses of them.damage without injuryMeaning a loss that results from no one's wrongdoing. In Roman law, a person is not responsible for unintended, consequential injury to another that results from a lawful act. This protection does not necessarily apply to unintended damage caused by one's negligence or folly.damnum fataledamage through fateA loss arising from an inevitable accident where individual persons cannot be held legally liable for damages., or, deus dat incrementumGod gives growthMotto of several schools.with due respect / given the excuseUsed before disagreeing with someone.We shall accomplish the mission assignedMotto of Batalhão de Operações Policiais Especiais (BOPE), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.as well doneIn law, a de bene esse deposition is used to preserve the testimony of a witness who is expected not to be available to appear at trial and be cross-examined.carrying goods awayIn law, trespass de bonis asportatis was the traditional name for larceny, i.e., the unlawful theft of chattels (moveable goods).of the dateUsed, e.g., in "as we agreed in the meeting d.d. 26th May 2006".de factoby deedSaid of something that is the actual state of affairs, in contrast to something's legal or official standing, which is described as de jure. De facto refers to "the way things really are" rather than what is officially presented as the fact of the matter in question.with faithfulnessA clerk of a court makes this declaration when he is appointed, by which he promises to perform his duties faithfully as a servant of the court.of faithful administrationDescribes an oath taken to faithfully administer the duties of a job or office, like that taken by a court reporter.regarding the futureUsually used in the context of "at a future time".de gustibus non est disputandumOf tastes there is nothing to be disputedLess literally, "there is no accounting for taste", because they are judged subjectively and not objectively: everyone has their own and none deserve preeminence. The complete phrase is "de gustibus et coloribus non est disputandum" ("when we talk about tastes and colours there is nothing to be disputed"). Probably of Scholastic origin; see Wiktionary.again, a second timede jureby law"Official", in contrast with de facto; analogous to "in principle", whereas de facto is to "in practice". In other contexts, it can mean "according to law", "by right", and "legally".of/from law to be passedof/from law passed / of/from law in forceof half-tonguefrom [a person's] language [group]; party jury; the right to a jury disproportionally chosen from the accused's ethnic group; see struck jury.de minimis non curat lexThe law does not care about the smallest things.A court does not care about small, trivial things. A case must have some importance in order for a court to hear it. See "de minimis non curat praetor". Also used as an adjective: "The court found that the alleged conduct was de minimis."de minimis non curat praetorThe commander does not care about the smallest things.Also, "The chief magistrate does not concern himself with trifles." Trivial matters are no concern of a high official; cf. aquila non capit muscas (the eagle does not catch flies). Sometimes rex (king) or lex (law) is used in place of praetor.about the dead, either well or nothingLess literally, "speak well of the dead or not at all"; cf. de mortuis nil nisi bonum.de mortuis nil nisi bonumabout the dead, nothing unless a good thingFrom de mortuis nil nisi bonum dicendum est ("nothing must be said about the dead except the good"), attributed by Diogenes Laërtius to Chilon. In legal contexts, this quotation is used with the opposite meaning: defamation of a deceased person is not a crime. In other contexts, it refers to taboos against criticizing the recently deceased.About us is the story toldThus: "their story is our story". Originally it referred to the end of Rome's dominance. Now often used when comparing any current situation to a past story or event.de novofrom the new"Anew" or "afresh". In law, a trial de novo is a retrial of the issues as though they had not been tried before. In biology, de novo means newly synthesized, and a de novo mutation is a mutation that neither parent possessed or transmitted. In economics, de novo refers to newly founded companies, and de novo banks are state banks that have been in operation for five years or less. (Cf. ex novo)about every knowable thing, and even certain other thingsThe Italian scholar Giovanni Pico della Mirandola of the 15th century wrote the De omni re scibili ("concerning every knowable thing") part, and a wag added et quibusdam aliis ("and even certain other things").Be suspicious of everything / doubt everything Attributed to the French philosopher René Descartes. It was also Karl Marx's favorite motto and a title of one of Søren Kierkegaard's works, De omnibus dubitandum est.de oppresso liberfree from having been oppressedLoosely, "to liberate the oppressed". Motto of the United States Army Special Forces.de praescientia Deifrom/through the foreknowledge of GodMotto of the Worshipful Company of Barbers.de profundisfrom the depthsMeaning from out of the depths of misery or dejection. From the Latin translation of the Vulgate Bible of Psalm 130, of which it is a traditional title in Roman Catholic liturgy.de reabout/regarding the matterIn logic, de dicto statements regarding the truth of a proposition are distinguished from de re statements regarding the properties of a thing itself.decessit sine proledied without issueUsed in genealogical records, often abbreviated as d.s.p., to indicate a person who died without having had any children.decessit sine prole legitimadied without legitimate issueUsed in genealogical records, often abbreviated as d.s.p.l., to indicate a person who died without having had any children with a spouse.decessit sine prole mascula legitimadied without legitimate male issueUsed in genealogical records in cases of nobility or other hereditary titles, often abbreviated as d.s.p.m.l. or d.s.p.m. legit, to indicate a person who died without having had any legitimate male children (indicating there were illegitimate male children)decessit sine prole mascula superstitedied without surviving male issueUsed in genealogical records, often abbreviated as d.s.p.m., to indicate a person who died without having had any male children who survived, i.e. outlived him.decessit sine prole superstitedied without surviving issueUsed in genealogical records, often abbreviated as d.s.p.s., to indicate a person who died without having had any children who survived, i.e. outlived him.decessit vita matrisdied in the lifetime of the motherUsed in genealogical records, often abbreviated as d.v.m., to indicate a person who predeceased his or her mother.decessit vita patrisdied in the lifetime of the fatherUsed in genealogical records, often abbreviated as d.v.p., to indicate a person who predeceased his or her father.decus et tutamenan ornament and a safeguardA phrase from Virgil's Aeneid. Inscription on British one pound coins. Originally inscribed on coins of the 17th century, it refers to the inscribed edge of the coin as a protection against the clipping of its precious metal.defendit numerusThere is safety in numbersDefensor FortisDefender of the ForceOfficial motto of the United States Air Force Security Forces (Security Police).Dei gratiaBy the grace of GodPart of the full style of a monarch historically considered to be ruling by divine right, notably in the style of the English and British monarch since 1521Dei gratia rexBy the Grace of God, KingAlso Dei gratia regina ("By the Grace of God, Queen"). Abbreviated as D G REX on British and Canadian coins. Also occurs on coins of the Holy Roman Empire such as the Otto Adelheid Pfennig.Dei sub numine vigetUnder God's Spirit she flourishesMotto of Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey, United States.delectatio morosapeevish delightIn Catholic theology, pleasure taken in a sinful thought or imagination, such as brooding on sexual images. As voluntary and complacent erotic fantasizing, without attempt to suppress such thoughts, it is distinct from actual sexual desire.delegata potestas non potest delegariDelegated powers can not be [further] delegatedA legal principle whereby one to whom certain powers were delegated may not ipso facto re-delegate them to another. A distinction may be had between delegated powers and the additional power to re-delegate them.delirant isti RomaniThey are mad, those Romans[!]A Latin translation of René Goscinny's phrase in French or Italian . Cf. SPQR, which Obelix frequently used in the Asterix comics.Deo ac veritatifor God and for truthMotto of Colgate University.Deo confidimusIn God we trustMotto of Somerset College.Deo Dante DediGod having given I gave Motto of Charterhouse School.Deo domuiqueFor God and for homeMotto of Methodist Ladies' College, Melbourne.Deo et patriaeFor God and countryMotto of Regis High School in New York City, New York, United States.Deo gratiasThanks [be] to GodA frequent phrase in the Roman Catholic liturgy, used especially after the recitation of a lesson, the Last Gospel at Mass or as a response to Ite, missa est / Benedicamus Domino.with God's helpMotto of Monaco and its monarch, which is inscribed on the royal arms.by God, not fortune/luckMotto of the Epsom College in Surrey, England and Fairham Freemasons Lodge No.8002 in the province of Nottinghamshire. (DOM)To the best and greatest GodDerived from the pagan Iupiter optimo maximo ("to the best and greatest Jupiter"). Printed on bottles of Bénédictine liqueur.For God, country, [and] learningmotto of Scotch College, MelbourneFor God, king and neighbourmotto of Bromsgrove Schoolwith God as protector / with an avenging Godmotto of the defunct Confederate States of AmericaGod willingThis was often used in conjunction with a signature at the end of letters. It was used in order to signify that "God willing" this letter will get to you safely, "God willing" the contents of this letter come true. As an abbreviation (simply "D.V.") it is often found in personal letters (in English) of the early 1900s, employed to generally and piously qualify a given statement about a future planned action, that it will be carried out, so long as God wills it (see James 4:13–15, which encourages this way of speaking); cf. inshallah. Motto of Southern Illinois University Carbondale.The descent into the cave of the rabbitDown the rabbit hole; backtranslation, not a genuine Latin phrase; see Down the rabbit hole.they desired a better landFrom Hebrews 11:16; the motto of the Order of Canada.God help the RomansAn inscription minted on Eastern Roman hexagrams during the Byzantine–Sasanian War of 602–628.Deus caritas estGod Is LoveTitle and first words of the firs