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Deo volente

Latin phrase
Deo vo·len·te | \ ˌdā-(ˌ)ō-vō-ˈlen-tē , ˌdē- \

Definition of Deo volente 

: God being willing

First Known Use of Deo volente

1763, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Deo volente

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