Advertisement
Advertisement
comitia
[ kuh-mish-ee-uh ]
noun
, Roman History.
- an assembly of the people convened to pass on laws, nominate magistrates, etc.
comitia
/ kəˈmɪʃəl; kəˈmɪʃɪə /
noun
- an ancient Roman assembly that elected officials and exercised judicial and legislative authority
Discover More
Derived Forms
- comitial, adjective
Discover More
Other Words From
- co·mi·tial [k, uh, -, mish, -, uh, l], adjective
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of comitia1
C17: from Latin comitium assembly, from com- together + īre to go
Discover More
Example Sentences
However this may be, the fact is evident that the power of the comitia tributa and of the tribunes rose together.
From Project Gutenberg
The meetings of the comitia tributa were generally presided over by a tribune, although sometimes by one of the consuls.
From Project Gutenberg
At a still later time, the comitia curiata ceased to meet at all, and was merely considered as being represented by the lictors.
From Project Gutenberg
The comitia centuriata came into existence during the period which lies on the border line between mythology and history.
From Project Gutenberg
Every question submitted to the comitia centuriata was decided by the vote of a majority of centuries.
From Project Gutenberg
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse