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A quick definition of abpatruus:
Term: abpatruus
Definition: Abpatruus is a Latin term used in Roman and civil law to refer to a great-great-great-uncle. It is also known as patruus maximus.
Term: abridge
Definition: Abridge means to make something shorter or more condensed. For example, an author may abridge a book before publishing it, or a government may abridge someone's civil liberties by limiting their rights.
A more thorough explanation:
Term: abpatruus
Definition: Abpatruus is a Latin term used in Roman and
civil law to refer to a great-great-great-uncle. It is also known as patruus maximus.
Examples: If your grandfather's brother had a son, that son would be your abpatruus or great-great-great-uncle. Another example would be if your great-grandfather's brother had a son, that son would also be your abpatruus. These examples illustrate how abpatruus is used to refer to a specific type of uncle in a family tree.
Synonyms: great-great-great-uncle, patruus maximus.
Antonyms: None.
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