comitia

/kɒˈmɪtɪə/

Definitions

1. noun

A council or assembly of the Roman people, in which they voted on laws and elected officials

“The passage of the new law was put to a vote by the comitia.”

2. noun

A legislative assembly in certain ancient Italian cities

“The comitia in ancient Rome played a crucial role in governing the city-state.”

Synonyms

  • assembly
  • council

Antonyms

  • dictatorship