vae victis

Latin phrase

vae vic·​tis wī-ˈwik-ˌtēs How to pronounce vae victis (audio)
: woe to the vanquished

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“Vae victis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vae%20victis. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.

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