centumvir

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EtymologyEdit

Latin, from centum (“hundred”) + vir (“man”).

PronunciationEdit

• (UK) IPA^(key): /sɛn.ˈtʌm.və/
• (US) IPA^(key): /sɛn.ˈtʌm.vəɹ/

NounEdit

centumvir (plural centumvirs or centumviri)

1. (historical, Ancient Rome) One of a court of about 100 judges chosen to try civil suits. Under the Empire the court was increased to 180, and met usually in four sections.

Derived termsEdit

• centumviral

Related termsEdit

• decemvir
• triumvir