abusus non tollit usum

Latin phrase

ab·​usus non tol·​lit usum ˈä-ˌbü-su̇s-ˌnōn-ˌtȯ-lit-ˈü-su̇m How to pronounce abusus non tollit usum (audio)
: abuse does not cancel use : misuse of something is no argument against its proper use

Dictionary Entries Near abusus non tollit usum

abusua

abusus non tollit usum

abut

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“Abusus non tollit usum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abusus%20non%20tollit%20usum. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

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