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metatus
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A quick definition of metatus:
Term: METATUS
Definition: Metatus means a place where someone lives or stays. It can also refer to a seat or a dwelling.
A more thorough explanation:
Metatus (mə-tay-təs), n. [Law Latin] A place where someone lives or stays; a home or dwelling.
- After a long day of work, John was happy to return to his metatus and relax.
- The soldiers were given metatus in the nearby town during their deployment.
The examples illustrate how metatus refers to a place where someone lives or stays. In the first example, John's metatus is his home where he can unwind after work. In the second example, the soldiers are given metatus in the nearby town, which serves as their temporary dwelling during their deployment.