comitia
an assembly of the people convened to pass on laws, nominate magistrates, etc.
Origin of comitia
1Other words from comitia
- co·mi·tial [kuh-mish-uhl], /kəˈmɪʃ əl/, adjective
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How to use comitia in a sentence
However this may be, the fact is evident that the power of the comitia tributa and of the tribunes rose together.
The Two Great Republics: Rome and the United States | James Hamilton LewisThe meetings of the comitia tributa were generally presided over by a tribune, although sometimes by one of the consuls.
The Two Great Republics: Rome and the United States | James Hamilton LewisAt a still later time, the comitia curiata ceased to meet at all, and was merely considered as being represented by the lictors.
The Two Great Republics: Rome and the United States | James Hamilton LewisThe comitia centuriata came into existence during the period which lies on the border line between mythology and history.
The Two Great Republics: Rome and the United States | James Hamilton LewisEvery question submitted to the comitia centuriata was decided by the vote of a majority of centuries.
The Two Great Republics: Rome and the United States | James Hamilton Lewis
British Dictionary definitions for comitia
/ (kəˈmɪʃɪə) /
an ancient Roman assembly that elected officials and exercised judicial and legislative authority
Origin of comitia
1Derived forms of comitia
- comitial (kəˈmɪʃəl), adjective
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