res communis

noun

The commons, or common heritage of mankind.

“Biological examples of res communis include fish and mammals in high seas.”

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Meanings

nounres communis (uncountable)
  1. uncountablelawThe commons, or common heritage of mankind.

    Biological examples of res communis include fish and mammals in high seas.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
commons

Origin

  1. Latinres communis
  2. Englishres communis

From Latin res communis.

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res communis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/res%20communis

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Chicago

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