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adscriptitius
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A quick definition of adscriptitius:
Adscriptitius: A person who is either an extra citizen or soldier in ancient Rome or a tenant who is bound to the land. Another word for it is adscripticius or ascripticius.
A more thorough explanation:
Adscriptitius is a term from Roman law that refers to two different types of people:
- Supernumerary citizens or soldiers
- Tenants who are bound to the land
For example, a supernumerary soldier might be someone who is not officially part of the army, but is still called upon to fight in times of war. A tenant bound to the land might be someone who is required to work on a particular piece of land and cannot leave without permission from the landowner.