sic semper tyrannis

sic semper tyrannis

Latin for "thus always to tyrants," said in reference to the overthrow or death, whether real or desired, of a leader who was tyrannical or perceived as such. The ousted dictator's statue was torn down in cities across the country, with the people shouting "sic semper tyranis" throughout the day.
See also: semper, sic
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • under control
  • arsy
  • arsy-varsy
  • arsy-versy
  • carve (something) from (something)
  • carve from
  • iron hand (in a velvet glove), to rule with an
  • rule with an iron fist
  • rule with an iron hand
  • rule with an iron hand/rod, to