| 释义 |
fe·tial
I. noun
or fe·cial \ˈfēshəl\
(plural fetials \-lz\ ; or fe·ti·a·les \ˌfād.ēˈäˌlās\ ; or fecials)
Etymology: Latin fetialis, probably from (assumed) Old Latin fetis statute, treaty (akin to Gothic gadeths deed) + Latin -alis -al — more at deed
: a member of a priestly board in ancient Rome responsible for overseeing diplomatic negotiations
II. adjective
or fecial \“\
Etymology: Latin fetialis of a fetial, from fetialis, n.
: dealing with matters (as a treaty or declaration and rules of war) affecting relations between nations
< the fetial law of Rome >
: diplomatic
< a member of the fetial profession > |