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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cedant arma togae¹

Literally, “let arms yield to the toga”

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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