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In ancient [[Rome]], a ''client'' was someone, usually a freed slave, who was attached to a rich [[patron]] benefactor; this was necessary for many who were not legally able to secure citizenship, a right initially reserved for the [[patrician]] class.
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In traditional [[commerce]] and in the [[marketing]] and provision of [[service]]s, '''clients''' consume or profit from services. Compare [[customer]].
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