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ne plus ultra noun phr. M17.
[Latin = not further beyond, the supposed inscription on the Pillars of Hercules (Strait of Gibraltar) prohibiting passage by ships.]
A prohibition of further advance or action; an impassable obstacle or limitation. M17.
The furthest limit reached or attainable; esp. the point of highest attainment, the acme or highest point of a quality etc. L17.
Independent A dozen meat and fish dishes and that ne plus ultra of my childhood, kedgeree.