vim vi repellere licet
Latin
Etymology
From the Digest of Justitian (6th century), the principle of self-defense in Roman law.
Pronunciation
- (Classical) IPA(key): /ˈwim ˈwiː reˈpel.le.re ˈli.ket/, [ˈwĩ ˈwiː rɛˈpɛl.lɛ.rɛ ˈlɪ.kɛt]
Phrase
vim vī repellere licet
- (law) It is permitted to repel force with force.