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Dictionary of Latin Phrases and Proverbs: L

lex non distinguitur nos non distinguere debemus
The law does not distinguish and so we ought not distinguish.

legum servi sumus ut liberi esse possimus
We are slaves of the law in order that we may be able to be free.

laborare est orare
Work is prayer

lapsus linguae
A slip of the tongue

lares et penates
Household gods

laudator temporis acti
One who praises past times

laus deo
Praise to god

lex talionis
The law of retaliation

locum tenens
A deputy