centumvir

noun

centumvir

noun

UK /sɛnˈtʌm.və/ · US /sɛnˈtʌm.vəɹ/

Etymology From Latin centumvir.

1

Ancient Rome, Historical 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.

Derived terms
centumviral
Related terms
decemvir, triumvir

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