pe|cu|li|um

pe|cu|li|um
pe|cu|li|um «pih KYOO lee uhm», noun, plural -li|a «-lee uh».
1. Roman Law. property that a father allowed his wife, child, or other descendant relation, or a master allowed his slave, to have for his own.
2. a private possession or appurtenance; private property.
[< Latin pecūlium (private) property < pecū money; cattle]

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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