Maxim 7.7.5
Force, fraud, and wrong are the greatest enemies of peace.
Vis, fraus, et injuria, maximi sunt hostes pacis.
Source: Co. Litt. 161
Difficulty 1/5 — Foundational
Explanation
The three great destroyers of civil order are violence, deceit, and injustice — the law's first object is to suppress all three.
Where this applies
- Force, fraud, and injustice are the three things that most threaten a peaceful society.
- Violence, deception, and unfairness are the root causes of social disorder.
Topics
Legal domains
See also
Cite this maxim
NeCede Max. 7.7.5 — Force, fraud, and wrong are the greatest enemies of peace. — Co. Litt. 161 (Vis, fraus, et injuria, maximi sunt hostes pacis.)
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