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Latin word nefas comes from Latin nam (Actually. Because. For. Thus.), Latin fas

nam (Latin)

Actually. Because. For. Thus.

fas (Latin)

(uncountable) dictates of religion, divine law (opp. iūs, human law), or an obligation thereunder. (uncountable) the will of God; a predetermined destiny.

nefas (Latin)

Forbidden act. Wrong, (moral) offense, wicked act.

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