Centumvir
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /sɛnˈtʌm.və/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Centumvir is a noun meaning (historical, Ancient Rome) One of a court of about 100 judges chosen to try civil suits. Under the Empire the court was increased to 180, and met usually in four sections.
Meaning
(historical, Ancient Rome) One of a court of about 100 judges chosen to try civil suits. Under the Empire the court was increased to 180, and met usually in four sections.
Word Forms
- centumvirs
- centumviri
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include centumvirate, quindecimvir, duodecimvir, decemvirate, century, quindecimvirate.
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