nemine contradicente
Americanadverb
Example Sentences
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In plaintive voice, full of tears, he babbles o' Camperdown, green fields, nemine contradicente, and Standing Order No. XXI.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 98, March 22, 1890 by Various
Sir Henry also moved in the committee and the motion was carried nemine contradicente, that from the important part Mr. Wills had taken, the expedition should be called, "The Burke and Wills exploring Expedition."
From Successful Exploration Through the Interior of Australia by Wills, William John
“Sartin they approved the Congress doins, nemine contradicente, as they wuz baound ter do since all aginst kep away, but—” “Dost mean to say ye voted for it?” demanded Mr. Meredith.
From Janice Meredith by Ford, Paul Leicester
It has passed Lords and Commons nemine contradicente, and the whole town, men, women, and children, are quite full of it.'
From The Age of Pope (1700-1744) by Dennis, John
It has passed lords and commons, nemine contradicente; and the whole town, men, women, and children, are quite full of it.
From Selected English Letters (XV - XIX Centuries) by Wragg, H.
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