leges
Americannoun
noun
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There is an old Latin phrase, inter arma enim silent leges, which roughly translates as "in time of war, the Constitution is silent."
From Time • Jun. 23, 2011
There will be special rates for col leges, etc.
From Time Magazine Archive
But in such states as Oregon, where junior col leges are rare, many educators have begun to worry about what the tidal wave of students will do to their schools unless admissions standards go up.
From Time Magazine Archive
Office of Education reported that enrollments in U.S. schools and col leges, both public and private, have gone up again for the eleventh straight year.
From Time Magazine Archive
The title-page of a book now before me runs as follows: "Kanuti Episcopi Vibergensis Quedam breves expositõs s legum et jurium cõcordantie et allegatiões circa leges iucie"; at the foot is "Ripis, M. Brand, MIƆIIII".
From Book Collecting: A Guide for Amateurs by Slater, J. Herbert (John Herbert)
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