Edility

/ɪˈdɪlɪti/ noun

Definition

The office, rank, or position of an edile; the tenure or period of service of a Roman edile.

Etymology

From edile plus the suffix -ity (expressing state or condition). This noun form allows the role and its characteristics to be discussed as an abstraction.

Kelly Says

Edility was actually a crucial stepping stone on the Roman political career ladder—ambitious politicians used it to gain popularity before reaching higher offices, much like modern politicians starting as mayors.

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