A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Sic semper tyrannis
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Latin, translation: Thus always to tyrants, purportedly (but unlikely) uttered by Brutus at the assassination of Julius Caesar. The phrase is meant to signify that tyrants will always be overthrown and removed from power.
The other person who defined this just got it flat out wrong. Didnt think people could be that stupid.
Sic semper tyrannis meaning & definition 1 of Sic semper tyrannis.
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Thus always to tyrants or Thus ever it be with tyrants. This infers that tyrants will always be on top, in spite tyrannys clash with societal ethics.
According to Wikipedia, these were Julius Cesars last words before dieing from 23 stabbings. He was assassinated by a group of senators. Sources also say that his last words were actually Et tu, Brute? meaning Even You Brutus? Marcus Junius Brutus was a very close friend to Cesar and had a hand in his murder.Sic semper tyrannis meaning & definition 2 of Sic semper tyrannis.
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Uttered by [Lucius] [Brutus] when he led the revolt to overthrow Rome’s monarchy and institute the republic. Not with [Julius Caesar], that was a different Brutus. It is said to signify an abuse of power and the need to kill tyrants and overthrow
Sic semper tyrannis meaning & definition 3 of Sic semper tyrannis.