Si Vis Pacem, Para Pacem
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"Si Vis Pacem, Para Pacem" is a Latin motto emphasizing the proactive pursuit and preservation of peace rather than preparation for war.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Si Vis Pacem, Para Pacem canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T11070831 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Si Vis Pacem, Para Pacem Context triple: [Order of Sikatuna, motto, Si Vis Pacem, Para Pacem]
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A.
Annuit cœptis
Annuit cœptis is a Latin phrase meaning “He (God) has favored our undertakings,” famously appearing above the unfinished pyramid on the reverse side of the Great Seal of the United States.
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B.
In Pace Decus, In Bello Praesidium
"In Pace Decus, In Bello Praesidium" is the Latin motto of the Virginia Military Institute, expressing its ideals of honor in peace and steadfast protection in war.
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C.
Perpetual Public Peace
Perpetual Public Peace is a historical legal concept, notably in the Holy Roman Empire, that sought to permanently end private feuds and establish a continuous state of lawful, public order.
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D.
Animis Opibusque Parati
Animis Opibusque Parati is the Latin state motto of South Carolina, meaning "Prepared in mind and resources."
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E.
Pacem, Dei Munus Pulcherrimum
Pacem, Dei Munus Pulcherrimum is an encyclical letter by Pope Benedict XV that appeals for peace and reconciliation in the aftermath of World War I.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Si Vis Pacem, Para Pacem Target entity description: "Si Vis Pacem, Para Pacem" is a Latin motto emphasizing the proactive pursuit and preservation of peace rather than preparation for war.
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A.
Annuit cœptis
Annuit cœptis is a Latin phrase meaning “He (God) has favored our undertakings,” famously appearing above the unfinished pyramid on the reverse side of the Great Seal of the United States.
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B.
In Pace Decus, In Bello Praesidium
"In Pace Decus, In Bello Praesidium" is the Latin motto of the Virginia Military Institute, expressing its ideals of honor in peace and steadfast protection in war.
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C.
Perpetual Public Peace
Perpetual Public Peace is a historical legal concept, notably in the Holy Roman Empire, that sought to permanently end private feuds and establish a continuous state of lawful, public order.
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D.
Animis Opibusque Parati
Animis Opibusque Parati is the Latin state motto of South Carolina, meaning "Prepared in mind and resources."
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E.
Pacem, Dei Munus Pulcherrimum
Pacem, Dei Munus Pulcherrimum is an encyclical letter by Pope Benedict XV that appeals for peace and reconciliation in the aftermath of World War I.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (25)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Latin motto
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phrase ⓘ |
| associatedConcept |
conflict resolution
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nonviolent philosophy ⓘ peace studies ⓘ preventive diplomacy ⓘ |
| category | Latin mottos about peace ⓘ |
| contrastWith | Si vis pacem, para bellum ⓘ |
| emphasis |
preservation of peace
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proactive pursuit of peace ⓘ |
| focus |
diplomacy and cooperation
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peacebuilding ⓘ |
| grammaticalMood | imperative ⓘ |
| interpretation | advocates building and maintaining peace directly rather than preparing for war ⓘ |
| language | Latin ⓘ |
| literalTranslation | If you want peace, prepare for peace ⓘ |
| moralMessage | peace is best secured through peaceful means ⓘ |
| opposesIdea | deterrence through military strength ⓘ |
| subjectOf | interpretive essays on peace strategies ⓘ |
| theme |
conflict prevention
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nonviolence ⓘ peace ⓘ |
| usedBy |
pacifist writers
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peace activists ⓘ |
| usedIn | modern peace discourse ⓘ |
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Subject: Si Vis Pacem, Para Pacem Description of subject: "Si Vis Pacem, Para Pacem" is a Latin motto emphasizing the proactive pursuit and preservation of peace rather than preparation for war.
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