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in com·​mer·​cio | \ ˌinkəˈmərshēˌō \

Definition of in commercio

Roman & civil law
: subject to private ownership —opposed to extra commercium

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History and Etymology for in commercio

Latin, literally, inside of commerce

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“In commercio.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20commercio. Accessed 28 Sep. 2021.

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