de pace et plagis

noun

de pa·​ce et pla·​gis

(ˌ)dā¦päˌkā(ˌ)etˈpläˌgēs

: an ancient appeal available in cases of breach of the peace and of assault

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin, of peace and wounds

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