ancipitis usus
adjective
an·ci·pi·tis usus
anˈsipətə̇sˈyüsəs,
äŋˈkipətə̇ˈsüsəs
: of twofold use
—used especially of an article (as coal) that can be utilized for commercial as well as belligerent purposes and hence raises the question of whether or not it is justifiable contraband of war
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“Ancipitis usus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ancipitis%20usus. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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