dūra lēx
dūra lēx, sed lēx
Classical[ˈduː.ra ˈɫeːks ˈsɛd ˈɫeːks]Ecclesiastical[ˈduː.ra ˈlɛks ˈsɛd ˈlɛks]
Meaning
- One must still obey the law, even if it is harsh.
Origins
Literally, “a harsh law, but a law”.
Quick answers
- What does dūra lēx mean in Latin?
- dūra lēx, a proverb, means “One must still obey the law, even if it is harsh.”.
- How do you pronounce dūra lēx?
- In classical Latin, [ˈduː.ra ˈɫeːks ˈsɛd ˈɫeːks]; in ecclesiastical (church) Latin, [ˈduː.ra ˈlɛks ˈsɛd ˈlɛks].