Curia Regis

[kyoo r-ee-uh ree-jis]

noun (often lowercase) English History.

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

great council(def 1).

Origin of Curia Regis

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

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British Dictionary definitions for curia regis

Curia Regis

noun plural Curiae Regis

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

Word Origin for Curia Regis

Latin, literally: council of the king

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