Pollice verso
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Pollice verso or verso pollice is a Latin phrase, meaning "with a turned thumb", that is used in the context of gladiatorial combat. It refers to the hand gesture or thumbs signal used by Ancient Roman crowds to pass judgment on a defeated gladiator.
The precise type of gesture described by the phrase pollice verso and its meaning are the subject of much scholarly debate
- More information is available at [ Wikipedia:Pollice_verso ]
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