vi et armis
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of vi et armis
literally: by force and arms
Example Sentences
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Till then the space over gas stoves in Big School being strictly limited, the right was only acquired "vi et armis."
From A Labrador Doctor The Autobiography of Wilfred Thomason Grenfell by Sir Wilfred Thomason Grenfell
The loss of their mighty general somewhat demoralized his followers, and vi et armis, I managed to survive the fourteen weeks' term.
From The Gentleman from Everywhere by James Henry Foss
A lion is his crest, you know, Columbia stooping to caress it, With vi et armis writ below, Nemo impune me lacessit; His motto, as you've read already, Semper paratus—always Teddy!
From Misrepresentative Men by Harry Graham
Not only does it necessitate a witch doctor sending in his power to fetch it vi et armis, it also places the medical man in a position of grave responsibility regarding its disposal when secured.
From West African studies by Mary Henrietta Kingsley
"Do you mean that you will dispute possession of it with me, vi et armis?"
From The Belovéd Vagabond by William John Locke
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