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tecum

tecum

9.9
A Latin phrase meaning 'with you' used in prayers and legal documents
  • other
  • Formal
translation icon : contigo
  • Vade in pace, et dominus sit tecum.

Examples

  • The present study treats one such detail, the chronology of the changes involved in the development of Latin MECUM > Spanish conmigo (and TECUM > contigo, SECUM > consigo), which is thought to have been explained without major complications.

    Academic text (1990)

  • The priest raised his hand and said, "Dominus tecum," wishing everyone peace during the service.

  • Vade in pace, et dominus sit tecum.

    The Cloth (2012)

  • Benedicta tu in mulieribus et Dominus tecum.

    King Arthur (2004)

  • Gratia plena, Dominus tecum.

    King Arthur (2004)

  • As the ceremony began, the congregation listened as the pastor declared, "May the Lord be tecum at all times."

  • In the ancient texts, the phrase "Dominus tecum" signifies a blessing that accompanies the faithful.

Compounds

subpoena duces tecum
  • Formal
1 9.9

A court order telling someone to come and bring certain documents

Surface Forms

tecum main

Etymology

Tecum comes from the Latin parts te ('you') and cum ('with'), so it literally means 'with you'. You still see tecum in old prayers and legal texts when someone wants to say they are 'with you'.