foreign term Etymology: Latin a friend as far as to the altars, i.e., except in what is contrary to one's religion
AMICUS USQUE AD ARAS
Meaning of AMICUS USQUE AD ARAS in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012