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During his trial, when facing a death sentence, Socrates famously proposed that he be given "maintenance in the Prytaneum" instead of a fine, viewing it as a reward for his contributions to Athenian society
"maintenance in the Prytaneum," which meant free meals and lodging from the city, as a form of compensation or recognition for their services to the state.
This practice was not a general right, but rather a privilege granted in specific cases.
