Laeti

A term used for a class of non-Roman cultivators under the later Roman Empire (3rd century AD onward), who occupied lands for which they paid tribute. These barbarians were settled as farmers by the Roman government, in areas deserted after intrusive raids. They also had an obligation, inherited by their descendants, to perform Roman military service.

Latin term used under the later Roman Empire (from the 3rd century ad onwards) of barbarians who were settled as fanners by the Roman government, in areas deserted after intrusive raids. They had an obligation, inherited by their descendants, to perform Roman military service.