A Latin phrase meaning 'one from on high' or 'from above'; used to indicate origin from a higher place or authority.
An expression historically used in religious or formal texts to denote something bestowed or originating from a lofty or divine source.
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A motto or epigraphal phrase implying authority or provenance from a superior rank or heavenly source; used in heraldic, ecclesiastical, or classical contexts.