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31.24.

obtineret, should hold (as governor), not 'obtain.' Avoid the kindred word in translation. Words are liable to change their meanings in 2000 years. See note on obtinere, 2 1. For construction, cf. note on 6 10. — quod = so far as.commodo (abl. of specif.) rei publicae, to the advantage of the state.


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