It is an exceptional measure, and is only taken in the light of a situation which led one representative rightly to quote Cicero saying: Quo usque tandem abutere, Catilina, patientia nostra? |
It applies horizontally, but it also applies vertically. It's usque ad caelum et ad infernos, subject of course to the rights of aircraft passage as provided in treaties and conventions. |
At solemn profession, I placed my hands in those of my prioress, professing to live my vows usque ad mortem, until death. |
This ideas competition reveals the comprehension students in architecture have about student housing and it offers a journey «a mari usque ad marem» through the Canadian urban mosaic. |
But since it has served to amuse Mrs. Morritt and you usque ab initio, I have no doubt you will tolerate it even unto the end. |
Canada is a maritime nation: our motto is A Mari usque ad Mare-From Sea to Sea. |