Inter arma enim silent leges

Inter arma enim silent leges is a Latin phrase that literally means 'For among arms, the laws are silent' but is more popularly rendered as 'In times of war, the law falls silent'. == Ancient Rome == The aphorism was likely first written in these words by Cicero in chapter 11 of his oration Pro Milone, although his actual wording is Silent enim leges inter arma.