Curial

/ˈkjʊəriəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to a Roman senate, a Roman senator, or the duties and privileges of senators and government officials.

Etymology

From Latin 'curialis,' derived from 'curia,' which was the name of a Roman administrative division and assembly. The term refers to the formal structure of Roman government.

Kelly Says

The curia was where senators met in Rome—the word is still used in some churches for the assembly of officials, showing how the Roman administrative system's vocabulary lived on through history!

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