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Meaning of cautum | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
[ˈkau̯.tũː]

Definitions

  1. provisions (of a law)
    declension-2, in-plural, neuter
  2. a decree
    declension-2, neuter
  3. 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.

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