Meaning of cautum | Babel Free
[ˈkau̯.tũː]Definitions
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provisions (of a law) declension-2, in-plural, neuter
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a decree declension-2, neuter
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protected territory, district subject to an immunity Medieval-Latin, declension-2, neuter
Examples
“…; nam cum multiplici undique familia conparata inimicos exterruisset, cautum est de numero gladiatorum, quo ne maiorem cuiquam habere Romae liceret.”
…; for he (Caesar) had finally mustered such a great host of them from all parts; of which, his enemies being in great fear, made the senate rule by decree the number of gladiators one might keep beside him in Rome.
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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