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    • Sic semper tyrannis is a Latin phrase meaning "thus always to tyrants". In contemporary parlance, it means tyrannical leaders will inevitably be overthrown. The phrase also suggests that bad but justified outcomes should, or eventually will, befall tyrants. It is the state motto of Virginia. See more

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    Before 509 BC, Rome was ruled by kings. The last was Lucius Tarquinius Superbus. The king's son, Sextus Tarquinius, raped a noblewoman, Lucretia, who revealed the offense to various Roman noblemen and then died b… See more

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    The phrase was recommended by George Mason to the Virginia Convention in 1776, as part of the commonwealth's seal. The Seal of the Commonwealth of Virginia shows Virtue, spear in hand, with her foot on the recumbent … See more

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  1. From the Latin sīc semper tyrannīs (“thus always to tyrants”). While the line is sometimes said to have been uttered by Brutus after he assassinated Julius Caesar, the utterance itself is recorded in no ancient sources and appears to be a modern invention.

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    How do you say 'death to tyrants' in Latin?
    For 'death to tyrants' in Latin, you can use mors tyrannis. Alternatively, you could use the Commonwealth of Virginia's motto, Sic semper tyrannis ("So it always goes for tyrants", literally "Thus always to tyrants"), which John Wilkes Booth shouted after shooting Lincoln. Note that mors means 'death' and tyrannis means 'of tyrants'. Mors, not mortus, should be used.

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    What does sic sniper tyrants mean?
    It can be translated as "Thus always to tyrants". John Wilkes Booth is believed to have said the phrase after assassinating Abraham Lincoln. It is also the motto of the Commonwealth of Virginia. ↑ "Definition of SIC SEMPER TYRANNIS". www.merriam-webster.com. Retrieved 2020-07-30.

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    What does “thus always to tyrants” mean?
    The Latin phrase, which translates literally to “thus always to tyrants,” is meant to express a feeling of revolution and the inevitable demise of tyrannical rulers. The phrase is very flexible in usage. It can be a prediction of inevitable future events, an expression of motive, or a simple statement of fact.

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    Did John Wilkes Booth Shout 'Sic semper tyrannis'?
    Image: State seal of Virginia. “Sic semper tyrannis” became even more infamous in American history when it was reportedly shouted by John Wilkes Booth after he assassinated President Abraham Lincoln on April 14, 1865.

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    What does'mortem AD tyrannis' mean?
    Five year Latin student here - "mortem ad tyrannis" would be what would be best if you want a "spiritual" translation - literally, it means, "death to that of the tyrants", but in Latin it would be the equivalent of "death to tyranny". Sic Semper Tyrannus was meant to convey that Booth's actions would inevitably be the end result for all tyrants.

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    Why did Brutus say sic semper tyrannis?
    “Sic semper tyrannis” is most famously attributed to Brutus, one of the conspirators who assassinated Julius Caesar in 44 BC. According to historical accounts, as Brutus struck the fatal blow against Caesar, he is said to have uttered this phrase, symbolizing the idea that tyrants will always meet a violent end at the hands of those they oppress.

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    May 6, 2021 · Sic semper tyrannis (thus always to tyrants) is the most famous Latin slogan around. It’s been the state motto of Virginia since 1776. John Wilkes Booth shouted it the moment he assassinated...

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    Apr 30, 2022 · “Sic semper tyrannis” is a Latin phrase translating to “thus always to tyrants.” Possibly originating in 44 BC, the phrase’s first recorded usage was during the assassination of Julius Ceaser, the Roman emperor widely …