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Sumptuary (adjective)

Definition: Relating to or regulating expenditure, especially relating to clothing or luxury items.

Synonyms: extravagant, luxurious, opulent, lavish

Sample Sentence 1: The sumptuary laws in ancient Rome imposed restrictions on the type and quality of clothes that different classes of society could wear.

Sample Sentence 2: The sumptuary regulations introduced by the monarchy aimed to control excessive spending on lavish weddings and banquets within the nobility.

Sumptuary (noun)

Definition: A sumptuary law or regulation.

Sample Sentence: The government introduced a new sumptuary to discourage the purchase of luxury cars and promote more environmentally friendly transportation options.

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