Fiscus
A Dictionary of Law · Henry Campbell Black · 1891
A Dictionary of Law
In Roman law. The treasury of the prince or emperor, as distinguished from “erariwin,” which was the treasury of the state.
Spelman.
The treasury or property of the state, as distinguished from the private property of the sovereign.
In English law
The king’s treasury, as the repository of forfeited property. The treasury of a noble, or of any private person.
Spelman.