noli me tangere
noun
no·li me tan·ge·re
ˌnō-lē-(ˌ)mē-ˈtan-jə-rē 
-ˌlī-,
-(ˌ)mā-,
-ˈtäŋ-gə-ˌrā
: a warning against touching or interference
Word History
Etymology
Latin, do not touch me; from Jesus' words to Mary Magdalene (John 20:17)
First Known Use
1591, in the meaning defined above
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“Noli me tangere.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/noli%20me%20tangere. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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