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Legal Definitions - homo

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Definition of homo

Definition: A term used in Latin to refer to a male human or a member of humankind, regardless of gender. It can also refer to a slave, vassal, retainer, or dependent.

Examples:

  • Homo ingenuus: A free and lawful man; a yeoman.
  • Homo fiscalis: A servant or vassal belonging to the treasury (fiscus).
  • Homo Romanus: A Roman. This term was used in Germanic law codes to describe the Roman inhabitants of Gaul and other former Roman provinces.

These examples illustrate how the term "homo" was used in different contexts to refer to different types of people, such as free men, servants, and Romans. The term was used in Latin legal and historical texts to describe individuals based on their social status, occupation, or nationality.

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Simple Definition

Homo means a male human or a member of humankind, whether male or female. It can also mean a slave, a vassal, a retainer, or a servant. In the past, different types of homos existed, such as homo francus, a freeman in England, or homo Romanus, a Roman inhabitant of Gaul and other former Roman provinces. Some homos were bound to serve a church or a king, while others were free and lawful men. One type of homo, called homo trium litterarum, meant a thief.

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