death before dishonor

15:08 Aug 23, 2000
English to Latin translations [PRO]
Art/Literary
English term or phrase: death before dishonor
it implies that a person would rather die than be shamed
brian smith


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Laura Gentili
napotius mori quam foedari
Laura Gentili


  

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8 hrs
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Explanation:
Potium mori quam foedari.

Laura Gentili
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16 hrs
potius mori quam foedari


Explanation:
Sorry, I typed it incorrectly the first time.

Laura Gentili
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