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aedes
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A quick definition of aedes:
Term: AEDES
Definition: Aedes is a Latin word that was used in Roman law to refer to a building, particularly a temple that was considered sacred.
A more thorough explanation:
Definition: Aedes (ee-deez) is a Latin term used in Roman law to refer to a building, especially a temple (aedes sacra).
Example: The Aedes of Jupiter was a temple dedicated to the Roman god Jupiter.
Explanation: The example illustrates how aedes was used to refer to a temple, in this case, the Aedes of Jupiter. The term was commonly used in Roman law to refer to any type of building, but it was often associated with religious structures such as temples.