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The genitivus dirimens, also known as genitivus or genitivus dirimens in Latin, is a rare and idiomatic Latin grammatical construction used to express a sense of both possession and relationship or a bond between two entities. This construction is characterized by the use of a genitive phrase followed by a dative phrase.

In Latin, the genitive case is typically used to indicate possession or relationship, while the dative case is used to indicate the recipient or object of an action. However, in the genitivus dirimens construction, both cases are used in a specific way to convey a nuance that is difficult to translate into English. This construction is often used to express a sense of shared or joint responsibility, or to emphasize a relationship or bond between two entities.

For example, the phrase "amicus et socer meus" (friend and father-in-law) could be used to express a sense of shared responsibility or closeness between two individuals. Similarly, the phrase "erede mea et soror" (heir and sister) could be used to convey a sense of shared rights or responsibilities.

The genitivus dirimens is a complex and subtle construction that requires a good understanding of Latin grammar and syntax to use correctly. However, it can be a useful tool for conveying nuanced ideas and relationships in Latin language.