Aliter assecurationem subnervat
Glossary term
n. phrase /əˈlaɪ.tər əˈsɛk.jʊ.rəˌtɪˈoʊ.nɛm ˌsʌbˈnɜr.væt/
- Latin
Herod’s opaque Latinism for a rule or manoeuvre that somehow undermines assurance. The uncertainty is part of the joke; the establishment proceeds regardless.
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- That old chestnut, my accuser whispered furiously, we cannot do that. It would violate aliter assecurationem subnervat, as well you know Mr Cerebellum Towers.