salus populi suprema lex esto

Latin phrase

sa·​lus po·​pu·​li su·​pre·​ma lex es·​to ˌsä-ˌlüs-ˈpȯ-pu̇-ˌlē-su̇-ˌprā-mä-ˌleks-ˈe-stō How to pronounce salus populi suprema lex esto (audio)
: let the welfare of the people be the supreme law
motto of Missouri

Dictionary Entries Near salus populi suprema lex esto

salung

salus populi suprema lex esto

salutary

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“Salus populi suprema lex esto.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/salus%20populi%20suprema%20lex%20esto. Accessed 2 Nov. 2024.

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