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Meaning of cancellus | Babel Free

Noun masculine CEFR B2
[kaŋˈkɛl.lʊs]

Definitions

one of the bars which, in the form of a grid, collectively constitute a door that lets daylight through; the bars were covered by vēla if it was desired to keep the light off – lattice, grate, grid, bars, barrier, railings

declension-2, masculine

Examples

“a. 224, Dig. 30, 1, 41, § 10 Ulpianus libro vicesimo primo ad Sabinum Sed si cancelli sint vel vela, legari poterunt, non tamen fistulae vel castelli.”

But while bar-doors or their veils can be legated, not so water-pipes or water-basins.

“211–217 Dig. 43, 24, 9, § 1 Ulpianus libro septuagensimo primo ad edictum Si tamen sera vel clavis vel cancellus vel specularium sit ablatum, quod vi aut clam agi non poterit.”

But if a door-bar or a key or a pane is carried away, be it by force or stealthily, there is no action [by interdict].

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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