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res publica
res pub·li·ca
[
ràyss pbli k,
rz púbblikə
]
noun
Definition:
1.
concept of state:
the state, a republic, or the commonwealth as a concept
2.
public good:
the public or common good
[
From Latin, literally "public matter"
]
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