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  1. 5 days ago · The meaning of ABSIT INVIDIA is let envy be absent : let there be no ill will : no offense intended.

  2. Apr 22, 2023 · absit invidia. Literally, "may envy be lacking (from my words)". 1656 (N.S.), George Davenport, The Letters of George Davenport, 1651-1677 2011 publication I long as old Eli did (verbo absit invidia) to hear what is become of the ark; but fear I shall not hear what I desire, and my answer shall be with the daughter in law translata est gloria Dei de—.

  3. absit iniuria: absent from injury: i.e., "no offense", meaning to wish that no insult or injury be presumed or done by the speaker's words. Also rendered as absit iniuria verbis ("let injury be absent from these words"). cf. absit invidia. absit invidia: absent from envy

  4. Comment. Said in the context of a statement of excellence: unlike the English expression "no offense", absit invidia is intended to ward off envious deities who might interpret a statement of excellence as hubris. Also extended to absit invidia verbo, ("may ill will/envy be absent from these words"). Contrast it with absit iniuria verbis.

  5. absit invidia. Literally, "may envy be lacking (from my words)". 1656 (N.S.), George Davenport, The Letters of George Davenport, 1651-1677 2011 publication. I long as old Eli did (verbo absit invidia) to hear what is become of the ark; but fear I shall not hear what I desire, and my answer shall be with the daughter in law translata est gloria ...

  6. Absit Invidia - Definition, Etymology, and Cultural Significance Definition. Absit invidia is a Latin phrase that translates to “let there be no envy” or “no offense intended.” It is traditionally used to preface a statement that could be taken as offensive, in order to soften its impact and imply goodwill or the absence of malice.

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  8. Latin-English dictionary. let ill will be absent. Although similar to the English expression "no offence", absit invidia is not a mere social gesture to avoid causing offense, but also a way to ward off the harm that some people superstitiously believe animosity can cause others. Also extended to absit invidia verbo, meaning "may ill will be ...

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