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Meaning of patria potestas | Babel Free

Phrase CEFR B2
[ˈpa.tri.a pɔˈtɛs.taːs]

Definitions

The legal power and rights of a Roman father over his children and descendants by virtue of his paternity.

historical

Equivalents

English patria potestas

CEFR level

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

pecunia non olet pendere filo pendere tenui filo per- plus ultra po-

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