ad reprimendam improbitatem huius generis hominum
ad reprimendam improbitatem huius generis hominum (ad rep-ri-men-d[schwa]m im-proh-bi-tay-t[schwa]m hI-[schwa]s [or hwI-[schwa]s] jen-[schwa]-ris hom-[schwa]-n[schwa]m). [Latin] Hist. To repress the dishonesty of this class of men. • The phrase appeared in reference to obligations that the law imposed on certain persons (such as innkeepers) because they were in a unique position to receive and misappropriate valuables entrusted to them. Cf. NAUTAE, CAUPONES, STABULARII.
