Latin: In the Roman law. A di rision of the as, or pound, consisting of eight uncice, or duodecimal parts, and amounting to two thirds of the as. 2 Bl. Comm. 462, note m. Two thirds of an inheritance. Inst. 2, 14, 5. Eight per cent, interest 2 Bl. Comm. ubi supra.
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