| 释义 |
salus rei publicae suprema lex
[Latin: The safety (or welfare) of the state is the supreme law] A maxim of Roman law reflecting the implied assent of every member of society that his own individual welfare shall, in cases of necessity, yield to that of the general community. It implies that the property, liberty, and life of the individual may, under certain extreme circumstances, be placed in jeopardy or even sacrificed for the public good. |