"emeritum" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ɪˈmɛɹɪtəm/ [Received-Pronunciation] Forms: emerita [plural]
enPR: ĭmĕʹrĭtəm [Received-Pronunciation] Etymology: From the Latin ēmeritum (“a thing earned upon completion of a term of service”), a substantive use of the neuter singular form of ēmeritus (“earned, merited, having been earned; served, having done one’s service”), the perfect passive participle of ēmereō (“I earn, I merit”). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|la|ēmeritum||a thing earned upon completion of a term of service}} Latin ēmeritum (“a thing earned upon completion of a term of service”) Head templates: {{en-noun|emerita}} emeritum (plural emerita)
  1. (Ancient Roman history) A bounty awarded to a soldier upon the completion of his term of service. Tags: Ancient-Roman Categories (topical): History

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