Curia Regis

[kyoor-ee-uh ree-jis]

noun

(often lowercase)

1. a small, permanent council, composed chiefly of officials in the household of a Norman king, that served in an advisory and administrative capacity.

2. great council.

Curia Regis

/ ˈriːdʒɪs /

noun

1. (in Norman England) the king's court, which performed all functions of government

Word History and Origins

Origin of Curia Regis¹

< Medieval Latin: literally, (the) king's curia

Word History and Origins

Origin of Curia Regis¹

Latin, literally: council of the king