Fasces

Fasces (the plural, almost a plurale tantum, of the Latin word fascis, 'bundle') symbolise summary power and jurisdiction.

Related Topics:
Plurale tantum - Power

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The traditional Roman fasces consisted of a bundle of birch rods tied together with a red ribbon as a cylinder around an axe.

Related Topics:
Birch - Axe

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The coined term fascism has its origins in this Latin word. Although victorious powers in World War II largely suppressed the Nazi symbol, the swastika, the fasces as used in fascist Italy remains.

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