These two words were, at different times, made to express among the Romans, the condition of those who, having been slaves, had been made free. 1 Brown's Civ. Law, 99. There is some distinction between these words. By libertus, was understood the freedman, when considered in relation to his patron, who had bestowed liberty upon him and he was called libertinus, when considered … [Read more...]

In Roman law. A writer or amanuensis; a copyist Dig. 50, 17, 92. … [Read more...]

Latin: To be lawful; to be allowed or permitted by law. Calvin. … [Read more...]

Lat. In Roman law. Freedman. There seems to have been some difference in the use of these two words; the former denoting the manumitted slaves considered in their relations with their former master, who was now called their "patron;" the latter term describing the status of the same persons in the general social economy of Rome. … [Read more...]

A portion of ground containing four oxgangs, and every oxgang fourteen acres. Cowell. This is the same with what in Scotland was called "pound land" of old extent Wharton. … [Read more...]