|mä(ˌ)yu̇ˈsläd.ēˌu̇m noun
Usage: usually capitalized L
Etymology: Latin, literally, greater Latium, from majus greater (neuter of major ) + Latium, ancient country of Italy
: the right of Roman citzenship granted to the holder of a magistracy in a territorial unit outside Rome and to his wife, children, and parents — compare jus latii , minus latium