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ne plus ultra
noun ne plus ul·tra \ˌnā-ˌpləs-ˈəl-trə, ˌnē-\
Definition of NE PLUS ULTRA
1
: the highest point capable of being attained : acme
2
: the most profound degree of a quality or state
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Origin of NE PLUS ULTRA
New Latin, (go) no more beyond
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