In message , Robert Peffers.
writes


As far as I know there are two definitions of, "Republic",
1. A state where supreme power is held by the people, or their elected
representatives, or by an elected or nominated president.
2. Literally it means a society with equality between its members.

Does it 'literally' not mean a 'public thing', or 'a thing of the
people' (from your actual Latin 'res publicae')?

Ian.
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