noun
- plural of viaticum; provisions or money for a journey
Usage: formal; rare
Examples
- The pilgrims received their viatica before departing for the holy land.
- Ancient Roman soldiers were given viatica to cover expenses during long campaigns.
- The monastery provided viatica to traveling monks.
- Medieval merchants carefully calculated their viatica before embarking on trade routes.
- The expedition leader distributed viatica among the crew members.