单词 | per fas et nefas |
释义 | per fas et nefas/pəː ˌfɑːs ɛt ˈneɪfɑːs/(also per fas aut nefas) adverb By right or wrong; by fair or unfair means; by any means (good or bad). OriginEarly 17th century; earliest use found in William Watson (?1559–1603), Roman Catholic priest and conspirator. From post-classical Latin per fas et nefas by right or wrong from classical Latin per + fās that which is right + et and + nefās offence against divine or moral law. |
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