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imported>Doug Williamson (Create page. Sources: ACT https://www.treasurers.org/hub/treasurer-magazine/why-treasurers-should-pay-attention-to-libra, Libra Association https://libra.org/en-US/association/ and Oxford Dictionary https://www.lexico.com/en/definition/libra) |
imported>Doug Williamson (Expand 2nd definition.) |
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Libra was a former measure of weight in ancient Rome, equivalent to 12 ounces, and the forerunner of the modern pound weight. | Libra was a former measure of weight in ancient Rome, equivalent to 12 ounces, and the forerunner of the modern pound weight. | ||
It is the source of the currency names ''lira'' and ''livre''. | |||
Revision as of 17:28, 10 December 2019
1. Cryptocurrency.
Libra is a cryptocurrency sponsored by Facebook, to be governed by the Libra Association.
2. Historical.
Libra was a former measure of weight in ancient Rome, equivalent to 12 ounces, and the forerunner of the modern pound weight.
It is the source of the currency names lira and livre.
