sans coup férir

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French

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Etymology

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Literally, without striking a blow. Compare Italian senza colpo ferire. For the obsolete word order, compare sans mot dire, sans bourse délier.

Pronunciation

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Adverb

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sans coup férir

  1. (formal) unopposed, without encountering any opposition