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The ancient city enforced _______________ laws that limited fancy clothing, so only certain people were allowed to wear silk or gold jewelry.
pecuniary
sumptuary
comportment
technocratic
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"Sumptuary laws" are rules that restrict extravagance in dress and consumption (who may wear silk or gold), whereas "pecuniary" relates to money, "comportment" to behavior, and "technocratic" to rule by experts.
"Sumptuary laws" are rules that restrict extravagance in dress and consumption (who may wear silk or gold), whereas "pecuniary" relates to money, "comportment" to behavior, and "technocratic" to rule by experts.
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