Centumviral

/senˌtʌmˈvaɪrəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to centumvirs or the centumviral court system in ancient Rome.

Etymology

From 'centumvir' + Latin suffix '-alis' (relating to). Formed to describe the institution and its procedures.

Kelly Says

When Roman lawyers wrote about 'centumviral law,' they were talking about a whole special branch of the legal system designed specifically for wealthy people's disputes over property and inheritance.

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