“Locus publicus …. A parcel of public land. It is property of the Roman people and is protected by various interdicts … against violation by private individuals who might endanger its public character or its use by the people.” Adolf Berger, Encyclopedic Dictionary of Roman Law 568 (1953).
locus publicus
locus publicus (loh-k[schwa]s p[schwa]b-li-k[schwa]s). [Latin] Roman law. A public place.