Harry Thurston Peck, Harpers Dictionary of Classical Antiquities (1898), D, Diminutio Capĭtis, Diplōma

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Diplōma

（δίπλωμα).

1.

A sort of passport, consisting of two leaves (whence the name originated), which was given to a messenger or other person travelling upon public business, in order that he might readily obtain everything necessary on his journey, without delay or hindrance (Cic. Fam. vi. 12; Plin. Ep. x. 31; Capitol. Pert. 1). See Cursus Publicus.

2.

A document drawn up by a chief-magistrate, which conferred some particular privilege upon the person to whom it was given (Suet. Nero, 12).

Harry Thurston Peck. Harpers Dictionary of Classical Antiquities. New York. Harper and Brothers. 1898.

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