vim vi repellere licet

== Latin == === Etymology === From the Digest of Justitian (6th century), the principle of self-defense in Roman law. === Pronunciation === (Classical Latin) IPA(key): [ˈwĩː ˈwiː rɛˈpɛl.lɛ.rɛ ˈlɪ.kɛt] (modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) IPA(key): [ˈvim ˈviː reˈpɛl.le.re ˈliː.t͡ʃet] === Phrase === vim vī repellere licet (law) It is permitted to repel force with force.