We can do nothing against truth.

Explanation

Truth is the foundation on which all law rests; no act, statute, or judgment can prevail against it — what is true remains true regardless of what any tribunal declares. (Duplicate maxim — see also 9.5.17.)

Where this applies

• A court enters a judgment that contradicts an established fact.
• Someone tries to use legal process to override what is demonstrably true.

See also

• 1.1.1 Natural law is that which holds the same force among all mankind.
• 1.5.20 Reason is the soul of law; when the reason of the law changes, the law itself changes.
• 9.5.17 We can do nothing against truth.