Res publica
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Anderson (1889)
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
The republic; the government; the state.
A Dictionary of Law
William C. Anderson · 1889
The common weal: the commonwealth; the state; the government. See Interest, 1, Reipublicae, etc.; Republic.