Genitive Case in Ius Trium Liberorum
In the expression ius trium liberorum within the passage, what grammatical function does the genitive phrase trium liberorum serve?
C. Plinius Traiano Imperatori. Liberto meo cupio, domine, tribui ius trium liberorum. Nam et uxorem duxit honestam et liberos suscepit, sed omnes amisit. Nunc senex est et sine liberis, quamquam optimus pater fuisset.
A
Genitive of definition specifying exactly which legal right is meant, creating precise legal terminology
B
Partitive genitive showing that only part of the children’s rights are involved
C
Objective genitive indicating the children are the object of the legal action
D
Genitive of possession indicating that the children own the legal right
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