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Term: inimicitia capitalis
Definition: Inimicitia capitalis is a Latin term that means deadly enmity. It refers to a situation where two people or groups have a strong and dangerous hatred towards each other. This type of enmity can lead to serious harm or even death.
inimicitia capitalis
Deadly enmity that existed in the past.
During the medieval times, inimicitia capitalis was common between rival kingdoms. For instance, the enmity between England and France was so intense that it led to several wars.
Another example is the feud between the Montagues and Capulets in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Their inimicitia capitalis was so strong that it resulted in the tragic deaths of the play's main characters.
These examples illustrate how inimicitia capitalis can lead to deadly consequences and long-lasting conflicts.