FISCUS
\fˈɪskəs], \fˈɪskəs], \f_ˈɪ_s_k_ə_s]\
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In Roman law. The treasury of the prince or emperor, as distinguished from"wrarium," which was the treasury of the state. Spelman.The treasury or property of the state, as distinguished from the private property ofthe sovereign.In English law. The king's treasury, as the repository of forfeited property.The treasury of a noble, or of any private person. Spelman.
By Henry Campbell Black
