Pax optima rerum
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Pax optima rerum is the Latin motto of the University of Kiel, expressing the ideal of peace as the highest good.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Pax optima rerum canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T1231420 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Pax optima rerum Context triple: [University of Kiel, motto, Pax optima rerum]
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A.
Desiderantes meliorem patriam
Desiderantes meliorem patriam is a Latin phrase meaning "They desire a better country," serving as the aspirational motto associated with the Order of Canada.
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B.
Virtus Vera Nobilitas
Virtus Vera Nobilitas is the Latin motto of Trinity College, Cambridge, expressing the ideal that true nobility is found in virtue.
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C.
In Pace Decus, In Bello Praesidium
"In Pace Decus, In Bello Praesidium" is the Latin motto of the Virginia Military Institute, expressing its ideals of honor in peace and steadfast protection in war.
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D.
Non plus ultra
Non plus ultra is a Latin phrase meaning "nothing further beyond," historically associated with the limits of the known world and later adopted as a proud emblem of surpassing boundaries.
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E.
Alenda Lux Ubi Orta Libertas
Alenda Lux Ubi Orta Libertas is the Latin motto of Davidson College, expressing the ideal of nurturing the light of learning where liberty has arisen.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Pax optima rerum Target entity description: Pax optima rerum is the Latin motto of the University of Kiel, expressing the ideal of peace as the highest good.
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A.
Desiderantes meliorem patriam
Desiderantes meliorem patriam is a Latin phrase meaning "They desire a better country," serving as the aspirational motto associated with the Order of Canada.
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B.
Virtus Vera Nobilitas
Virtus Vera Nobilitas is the Latin motto of Trinity College, Cambridge, expressing the ideal that true nobility is found in virtue.
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C.
In Pace Decus, In Bello Praesidium
"In Pace Decus, In Bello Praesidium" is the Latin motto of the Virginia Military Institute, expressing its ideals of honor in peace and steadfast protection in war.
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D.
Non plus ultra
Non plus ultra is a Latin phrase meaning "nothing further beyond," historically associated with the limits of the known world and later adopted as a proud emblem of surpassing boundaries.
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E.
Alenda Lux Ubi Orta Libertas
Alenda Lux Ubi Orta Libertas is the Latin motto of Davidson College, expressing the ideal of nurturing the light of learning where liberty has arisen.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (16)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf | Latin motto ⓘ |
| expresses | ideal of peace as the highest good ⓘ |
| genre | motto ⓘ |
| hasLiteralTranslation | Peace, the best of things ⓘ |
| hasWord |
Pax
ⓘ
optima ⓘ rerum ⓘ |
| language | Latin ⓘ |
| meaning |
Peace is the greatest of things
ⓘ
Peace is the highest good ⓘ |
| mottoOf | University of Kiel NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOf | symbolic identity of the University of Kiel ⓘ |
| script | Latin alphabet ⓘ |
| topic | peace ⓘ |
| usedAs | university motto ⓘ |
| usedBy | University of Kiel NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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Instruction
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Subject: Pax optima rerum Description of subject: Pax optima rerum is the Latin motto of the University of Kiel, expressing the ideal of peace as the highest good.
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