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custos morum

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cus·​tos mo·​rum | \ ˌku̇-stōs-ˈmȯr-u̇m How to pronounce custos morum (audio) \

Definition of custos morum

: guardian of morals : censor

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“Custos morum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/custos%20morum. Accessed 28 Sep. 2021.

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