"Seisachtheia" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Ancient Greek σεισάχθεια (seisákhtheia), from σείειν (seíein, “to shake”) and ἄχθος (ákhthos, “burden”), i.e. the relief of burdens. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|grc|σεισάχθεια}} Ancient Greek σεισάχθεια (seisákhtheia) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Seisachtheia
  1. (historical) A set of laws in Ancient Greece that cancelled existing debts, ended debt-related slavery, and returned confiscated serf property. Wikipedia link: Seisachtheia Tags: historical
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