non possumus
[ non pos-uh-muhs; Latin nohn poh-soo-moos ]
noun
a statement that something cannot be done: The Pope would not accept a non possumus from the king.
Origin of non possumus
1From Latin: literally, “we cannot”
Words Nearby non possumus
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How to use non possumus in a sentence
Illa qu recitata sunt, vera sunt, sunt pura veritas; non possumus inficiari.
History of the Great Reformation, Volume IV | J. H. Merle D'AubignHe knew the non possumus of Rome too well to believe that in a spiritual crisis she could be moved by the threats of any ruler.
Ten Years Near the German Frontier | Maurice Francis EganThe Austrian Government abandoned its non possumus, and discussed the nature and extent of the compensation alleged to be due.
England and Germany | Emile Joseph DillonItaque non modo quod non possumus, sed ne quantum possumus quidem cogimur.
Cato Maior de Senectute | Marcus Tullius CiceroTo this absolute-idealistic demand pragmatism simply opposes its non possumus.
The Meaning of Truth | William James
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