Deo volente

Latin phrase

Deo vo·​len·​te ˌdā-(ˌ)ō-vō-ˈlen-tē How to pronounce Deo volente (audio)
ˌdē-
: God being willing

Word History

Etymology

Latin

First Known Use

1763, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Deo volente was in 1763

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“Deo volente.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Deo%20volente. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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