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peculium

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peculium [pɪˈkjuːlɪəm]
n
(Historical Terms) Roman law property that a father or master allowed his child or slave to hold as his own
[from Latin; see peculiar]

peculium
Roman Law. property that might be held by a son, wife, or slave.
See also: Property and Ownership


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Freely's business, and he would be obliged to quit it without a peculium so desirable towards defraying the expense of moving.
 
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