"For glory and freedom"

Latin translation: "Pro gloria atque libertate"

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English term or phrase:"For glory and freedom"
Latin translation:"Pro gloria atque libertate"
Entered by: Florianus

07:36 Aug 24, 2003
English to Latin translations [Non-PRO]
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English term or phrase: "For glory and freedom"
I am not sure which came first, either glory or freedom. What two words would I have to switch should it have been the other way around?
Florianus
Local time: 15:32
pro gloria atque libertate
Explanation:
The simplest rendering, by which 'gloria' receives prominence through its position and 'atque' ('and also, and too, and even, etc.') gives equal stress to 'libertate'.
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Joseph Brazauskas
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4 +2ad libertatem et gloriam (recuperandas)
verbis
5pro gloria atque libertate
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ad libertatem et gloriam (recuperandas)


Explanation:
(in order) to (re)gain freedom and glory



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hth

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Note added at 2003-08-24 12:58:40 (GMT)
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p.s.: or \"libertatis gratiaeque causa [causa or gratia, as you prefer]

verbis
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pro gloria atque libertate


Explanation:
The simplest rendering, by which 'gloria' receives prominence through its position and 'atque' ('and also, and too, and even, etc.') gives equal stress to 'libertate'.

Joseph Brazauskas
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