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... called into existence in the Roman republic by the tribunicia potestas , because by this authority decisions of the senate , and of the consuls and other magistrates , could be declared inoperative . Such a state- ment must , however ...
... called into existence in the Roman republic by the tribunicia potestas , because by this authority decisions of the senate , and of the consuls and other magistrates , could be declared inoperative . Such a state- ment must , however ...
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... called Vicarii Romae . In the early middle ages the term was applied to representatives of a count administering justice for him in the country or small towns and dealing with unimportant cases , levying taxes , & c . Monasteries and ...
... called Vicarii Romae . In the early middle ages the term was applied to representatives of a count administering justice for him in the country or small towns and dealing with unimportant cases , levying taxes , & c . Monasteries and ...
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... called Lake Wellington ; a narrow passage leads into Lake Victoria , which is joined to a wider expanse called Lake King . These are all fresh - water lakes and are visited by tourists , being readily accessible from Melbourne ...
... called Lake Wellington ; a narrow passage leads into Lake Victoria , which is joined to a wider expanse called Lake King . These are all fresh - water lakes and are visited by tourists , being readily accessible from Melbourne ...
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... called because it was regulated and widened in 1598 , passes through the city , dividing it into two unequal parts . It is true that the river forms at this point several arms , and the adjoining districts were subjected to periodical ...
... called because it was regulated and widened in 1598 , passes through the city , dividing it into two unequal parts . It is true that the river forms at this point several arms , and the adjoining districts were subjected to periodical ...
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... called the Freiung , each forming a little town of itself . As in most continental towns , the custom of living in flats is prevalent in Vienna , where few except the richer nobles occupy an entire house . Of late the so - called ...
... called the Freiung , each forming a little town of itself . As in most continental towns , the custom of living in flats is prevalent in Vienna , where few except the richer nobles occupy an entire house . Of late the so - called ...
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