April 23rd, 2023 Latin of the Day - "ad vitam aut culpam"
"ad vitam aut culpam"
"for life or until fault" - a medieval, feudal practice of granting property or privileges that last for one's entire life, but can be revoked upon some misdeed by the recipient. The grant is for life . . . as long as one doesn't screw up.
a.d. IX Kalendas Maias anno A.U.C. MMDCCLXXVI
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