CENTUMVIR

Etymology

Noun

centumvir (plural centumvirs or centumviri)

(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.

Source: Wiktionary


Cen*tum"vir, n.; pl. Centumviri. Etym: [L., fr. centum hundred + Vir man.] (Rom. Hist.)

Definition: One of a court of about one hundred judges chosen to try civil suits. Under the empire the court was increased to 180, and met usually in four sections.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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ENCYCLOPEDIA

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