ager publicus

noun

The public land of Ancient Rome, usually acquired by expropriation from enemies of Rome.

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Meanings

noun
  1. The public land of Ancient Rome, usually acquired by expropriation from enemies of Rome.

Origin

  1. Latin[Term?]
  2. Englishager publicus

From Latin [Term?].

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