centumvir
centumvir · centumvirs · centumviri
One of a court of about 100 judges chosen to try civil suitsOne 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.
UK/sɛnˈtʌm.və/US/sɛnˈtʌm.vəɹ/
Meaning
1 senses(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.
Origin
From Latin centumvir.From Latin centumvir.
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Forms
plural: centumvirs / centumviri| Singular | centumvir |
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| Plural | centumvirs / centumviri |
regular
Word family
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1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular