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mi·​nus la·​ti·​um | \ ¦mī(ˌ)nu̇ˈslätēˌu̇m \

Definition of minus latium

: the right of Roman citizenship conferred upon the holder of a magistracy in a territorial unit (as a colony) outside Rome but applying only to the magistrate himself as an individual and not to his children and other relatives — compare jus latii , majus latium

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History and Etymology for minus latium

Latin, literally, lesser Latium, from minus smaller, lesser (neuter of minor) + Latium, ancient country of Italy

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“Minus latium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minus%20latium. Accessed 28 Sep. 2021.

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