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词汇 per fas et nefas
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Definition of per fas et nefas in English:

per fas et nefas

(also per fas aut nefas)
adverb pəː ˌfɑːs ɛt ˈneɪfɑːs
  • By right or wrong; by fair or unfair means; by any means (good or bad).

Origin

Early 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.

Definition of per fas et nefas in US English:

per fas et nefas

(also per fas aut nefas)
adverbpəː ˌfɑːs ɛt ˈneɪfɑːs
  • By right or wrong; by fair or unfair means; by any means (good or bad).

Origin

Early 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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