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fis·​cus | \ ˈfiskəs \
plural fisci\ -​ˌs(k)ī , -​ˌskē \

Definition of fiscus

: the one of three branches of the public treasury under the Roman Empire that was most under imperial control

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History and Etymology for fiscus

Latin, rush basket, money basket, treasury

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“Fiscus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fiscus. Accessed 18 May. 2022.

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