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Lex frumentaria

the grain law

also: frumentaria (lex), the grain law

A grain law regulating the subsidised corn supply at Rome, here named among the threats aimed at the equestrians in 59 BC. FLAG: generic title; the specific statute meant in 2.19.2 is uncertain.

Mentioned in 2 works (2 total)

Against Verres, Second Hearing, Book II speeches · 1 mention
Ad Atticum 2.19 letters · 1 mention

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