"Silent enim leges inter arma."
— Cicero
January 1, 1970
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For laws are silent among arms. — Pro Milone, Chapter IV, section 11. Often paraphrased as Inter arma enim silent leges. — Variant translations: — In a time of war, the law falls silent. — Laws are silent in time of war.
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For laws are silent among arms. — Pro Milone, Chapter IV, section 11. Often paraphrased as Inter arma enim silent leges. — Variant translations: — In a time of war, the law falls silent. — Laws are silent in time of war.