Legal Definitions - laus Deo

LAUS DEO

Laus Deo is a Latin phrase that means "Praise be to God." It is an archaic term that is not commonly used today. It was often used as a heading to a bill of exchange.

Example 1: The inscription "Laus Deo" can be found on the top of the Washington Monument in Washington D.C. This was added during construction to give glory to God for the success of the project.

Example 2: A bill of exchange from the 18th century might have the heading "Laus Deo" to acknowledge God's provision and blessing in the transaction.

The examples illustrate how "Laus Deo" was used to give praise and glory to God. The inscription on the Washington Monument shows how it was used to acknowledge God's provision and blessing in a project. The bill of exchange example shows how it was used to recognize God's sovereignty over financial transactions.