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centumvir

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK: /sɛnˈtʌm.və/
  • US: /sɛnˈtʌm.vəɹ/

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noun

Meaning 1

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.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Ancient-Rome, historical

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History

Etymology

From Latin centumvir.