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A quick definition of rex:
Term: REX
Definition: REX is a word that means "king". It is usually written with a capital letter. It can also be the official title of a king. In a monarchy, REX can also refer to the side that represents the king in criminal proceedings. It is abbreviated as R and is similar to the title REGINA.
A more thorough explanation:
Definition: Rex (usually capitalized) refers to:
- A king
- The official title of a king
- The prosecution side (representing the king) in criminal proceedings in a monarchy
For example, in ancient Rome, Julius Caesar was a rex, or king, before the Roman Republic was established. In modern times, the British monarch is known as the rex or queen, and the prosecution in a criminal case in the UK is represented by the Crown, which is a symbol of the monarch's authority.
The examples illustrate how the term rex is used to refer to a monarch or king, and how it is associated with the prosecution side in a monarchy's legal system.