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Sumptuary Laws

Laws to limit the expenses of food and dress, or any luxury. The Romans had their sumptuary laws (leges sumptuarii). Such laws have been enacted in many states at various times. Those of England were all repealed by 1 James I., c. 25.

Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894
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