FISCUS

fiscus (fis-k<<schwa>>s), n. [Latin “the basket” or “moneybag”] 1.Roman law. The

emperor’s treasury. • In later Roman times, the term also included the treasury of the state. See

AERARIUM. 2.Hist. The treasury of a monarch (as the repository of forfeited property), a noble,

or any private person. 3. The treasury or property of the state as distinguished from the private

property of the monarch. Cf. HANAPER.[Blacks Law 8th]