Dataria

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Dataria \Da*ta"ri*a\, n. [LL., fr. L. datum given.] (R. C. Ch.)
     Formerly, a part of the Roman chancery; now, a separate
     office from which are sent graces or favors, cognizable in
     foro externo, such as appointments to benefices. The name is
     derived from the word datum, given or dated (with the
     indications of the time and place of granting the gift or


     favor).
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