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BES

Definition (1910 Edition)

Lat. In the Roman law. A division of the a4, or pound, consisting of eight uncio, or duodecimal parts, and amounting to two-thirds of the aes. 2 Bl. Comm. 462, note m.
Source: Black's Law Dictionary, 2nd Edition (1910) — Public Domain. UK commentary and modern updates are original additions. This entry is for educational reference only and does not constitute legal advice.