Question

Latifundias are a feature of modern Venezuela, but the Spanish word and concept are taken directly from the Latin word referring to _____.

the rows of supporting arches in aqueducts leading into cities from the mountains
large plantations farmed by wealthy landowners
compilations of prior court cases, or precedents, which are used by judges in making legal decisions.
humorous poems that rant about various people or problems that a poet detests

Answer 1

Latifundias are a feature of modern Venezuela, but the Spanish word and concept are taken directly from the Latin word referring to "large plantations farmed by wealthy landowners," since this comes from the root word for "spacious".