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conscript fathers
plural noun
- the senators of ancient Rome.
- any legislators.
conscript fathers
plural noun
- literary.august legislators, esp Roman senators
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Word History and Origins
Origin of conscript fathers1
First recorded in 1525–35
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Example Sentences
Such a thing the conscript fathers of the connection would feel ought to be put a stop to with a high hand.
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Conscript fathers, none of the transactions at Caudium were directed by human wisdom.
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You know, oh Conscript Fathers, what influences were arrayed against me.
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Come to my help, Conscript Fathers, and render to your Lords and mine your united thanks for my promotion.'
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In ancient Rome the members of the senate are the Patres conscripti, the “Conscript fathers.”
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