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Term: PATRONUS
Definition: A patronus is a person in ancient Rome who had freed a slave and was entitled to certain services from the slave. It can also refer to someone who has the right to appoint a priest or minister to a church.
Definition: Patronus (pəˈtrəʊnəs) is a Latin term that has two meanings:
Examples:
The examples illustrate the two different meanings of the term patronus. In the first example, the patronus is someone who has freed a slave and has certain rights over them. In the second example, the patronus is someone who has the right to present a candidate for a church office. Both examples show how the term patronus is used in different contexts and with different meanings.