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MUNICIPIUM

\mjuːnˌɪsˈɪpi͡əm], \mjuːnˌɪsˈɪpi‍əm], \m_j_uː_n_ˌɪ_s_ˈɪ_p_iə_m]\

Definitions of MUNICIPIUM

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)

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In Roman law. A foreign town to which the freedom of the city of Rome was granted, and whose inhabitants had the privilege of enjoying offices and honors there; a free town. Adams, Rom. Ant. 47, 77.

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)
By Henry Campbell Black

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