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== '''Name Controversy''' == | == '''Name Controversy''' == | ||
There is some controversy arose with the name. Although | There is some controversy arose with the name. Although ''Foedus'' is an ancient Roman term for pact or treaty, Mr_X1234 brought up that it could also mean ugly or disgusting. “Foedus“ in Latin, when used as an adjective rather than a noun, can translate to ’foul’ or ‘ugly’ | ||
The use of ''Foedus'' in the context of referring to an alliance is described [https://www.britannica.com/topic/foedus here]. | The use of ''Foedus'' in the context of referring to an alliance is described [https://www.britannica.com/topic/foedus here]. | ||