The term "CCCXLII" is a Roman numeral that represents the number 342. Roman numerals are a numeral system originating from ancient Rome, using combinations of letters from the Latin alphabet. In this case, "CCC" stands for 300, "XL" represents 40, and "II" signifies 2, which together add up to 342. Roman numerals are often used in various contexts, such as in the naming of monarchs and popes, or to denote the year of publication in books. For example, the Super Bowl is sometimes labeled with Roman numerals, and movie sequels may also use them to indicate their order in a series.