culpam poena premit comes in Latin

IPA: [ˈkʊɫ.pãː ˈpoe̯.na ˈprɛ.mɪt ˈkɔ.mɛs] [Classical-Latin], [ˈkul.pam ˈpɛː.na ˈprɛː.mit ˈkɔː.mes] (note: modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Etymology: Literally "Punishment pursues fault as a comrade." Head templates: {{head|la|proverb|head=culpam poena premit comes}} culpam poena premit comes

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"culpam poena premit comes" meaning in Latin

Proverb