Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

virtute-et-armis

phrase

/ˈvɜːr.tjuːt.eɪ.ɛt.ˈɑr.mɪs/

Definition

A Latin phrase that translates to ‘by virtue and arms’.

Examples

The army advanced virtute-et-armis, believing in the righteousness of their cause.
His philosophies often echoed the principles of virtute-et-armis in the quest for justice.

Meaning

This expression signifies the combination of moral strength (virtute) and military power (armis), often used to denote a principled approach to warfare or conflict, where righteousness and the use of force are aligned.