pass under the yoke

Etymology
The practice of "passing under the yoke" (Latin: sub iugum) was a ritual humiliation of enemies practiced by the people of ancient Italy, most notably the Romans and Samnites. The modern English word "" stems from the Latin "sub iugum."

Verb

 * 1)  To be humiliated by the victors.

Translations

 * Finnish: joutua voittajan nöyryyttämäksi, kulkea ikeen alta
 * French:
 * Italia: passare sotto le forche caudine
 * Polish: