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Pax Romana

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Pax Romana [ˈpæks rəʊˈmɑːnə]
n
(Historical Terms) the Roman peace; the long period of stability under the Roman Empire
Pax Romana - An uneasy peace, as one imposed by a powerful state on a weaker or vanquished state.
See also related terms for imposed.
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Noun1.Pax Romana - the Roman peace; the long period of peace enforced on states in the Roman Empire
peace - the state prevailing during the absence of war
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