praedium rusticum

noun

praedium rus·​ti·​cum

-ˈrəstə̇kəm

Roman & civil law

: land adapted to and used for agricultural or pastoral purposes compare praedium urbanum

Word History

Etymology

Latin, rustic praedium

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