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Term: Sonticus
Definition: Sonticus is a Latin word that means serious or more than trivial. In ancient Roman law, it was used to describe a serious illness called morbus sonticus, which was a valid reason for a defendant not to appear in court.
Definition: Sonticus is a Latin term used in Roman law to describe something that is serious and not trivial. In the Twelve Tables, it was used to refer to a serious illness (morbus sonticus) that would excuse a defendant from appearing in court.
These examples illustrate how the term sonticus is used to describe something that is serious and not trivial. In the first example, John's illness was serious enough to excuse him from appearing in court. In the second example, the plaintiff's argument was not serious enough to warrant a trial.