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Term: propatruus
Definition: Propatruus is a Latin word used in Roman and civil law to refer to a person who is the brother of someone's great-grandfather.
Propatruus is a term used in Roman and civil law to refer to a great-grandfather's brother.
For example, if John's great-grandfather had a brother named Peter, then Peter would be John's propatruus.
This term is important in legal matters such as inheritance and property rights, as propatruus may have a claim to a portion of the estate or property.