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oppressĭo (obp-), ōnis, f. [opprimo].

      1. 1. A pressing down, Vitr. 10, 3, 3; trop., force, violence (class.), Ter. Ad. 2, 2, 30.
      2. 2. Violent seizure: occupatio fori, oppressio curiae, Cic. Dom. 3, 5.
      3. 3. Oppression, overthrow: legum et libertatis, Cic. Off. 3, 21, 83.
      4. 4. (Late Lat.) Med. t. t., = κατάληψις, a catalepsy, Cael. Aur. Acut. 2, 10, 56; id. Tard. 2, 5, 86.