"plus ultra" meaning in Latin

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Phrase

IPA: /ˈpluːs ˈul.traː/ [Classical-Latin], [ˈpɫ̪uːs̠ ˈʊɫ̪t̪räː] [Classical-Latin], /ˈplus ˈul.tra/ (note: modern Italianate Ecclesiastical), [ˈplus ˈul̪t̪rä] (note: modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) Forms: plūs ultra [canonical]
Etymology: Literally, “further beyond”, a reversal of nōn plūs ultra (“nothing further beyond”), adopted as personal motto of Charles V following the discovery of the New World. Etymology templates: {{m-g|further beyond}} “further beyond”, {{lit|further beyond}} Literally, “further beyond” Head templates: {{head|la|phrase|head=plūs ultra}} plūs ultra
  1. (Go) further beyond; (by extension) take risks. Wikipedia link: Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor
    Sense id: en-plus_ultra-la-phrase-nGK4Z7gI Categories (other): Latin entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries
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