Patria Potestas

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The rights enjoyed by the head of a Roman family (paterfamilias) over his legitimate children. It was acquired by
(1) birth, (2) legitimation, (3) adoption. It was lost by (1) death of the paterfamilias, (2) by loss of status of parent or child, (3) by promotion of the son to the patriciate, (4) by emancipation. (Roman law.)

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