Auxilium

/ɔːɡˈzɪliəm/ noun

In Latin contexts, aid or assistance; the root concept from which English 'auxiliary' and related words derive.

From Latin 'auxilium' (aid, help), possibly from 'augere' (to increase, strengthen). The original Latin term from which numerous English words branched.

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