POSTLIMINY


Meaning of POSTLIMINY in English

n.1 (in international law) the restoration to their former status of persons and things taken in war.

2 (in Roman law) the right of a banished person or captive to resume civic privileges on return from exile.

Etymology: L postliminium (as POST-, limen liminis threshold)

Oxford English vocab.      Оксфордский английский словарь.