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pactum praetorium

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pactum prae·​to·​ri·​um | \ -prīˈtōrēˌu̇m \
plural pacta praetoria\ -​ēə \

Definition of pactum praetorium

Roman law
: a pactum vestitum made enforceable by praetorian edict

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History and Etymology for pactum praetorium

Latin, praetorian pact

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“Pactum praetorium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pactum%20praetorium. Accessed 20 May. 2022.

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