semper paratus

Semper paratus is the motto of the United States Coast Guard and it is defined as meaning "The definition of always prepared."

(noun)

An example of semper paratus is what a United States Coast Guard member will say is his motto and is the reason he is ready for any emergency.

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See semper paratus in Webster's New World College Dictionary

always prepared: motto of the U.S. Coast Guard

Origin: L

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