Definitions

1. noun

A council or assembly of the Roman people, especially in the Roman Republic.

“The curiae played a crucial role in the development of Roman law.”

2. noun

A group of Roman citizens who formed a unit in a census.

“During the census, the Romans were organized into curiae for administrative purposes.”

3. noun

A unit of the Roman people, especially in the Roman Republic, that was used for administrative and electoral purposes.

“The curiae were divided into different units for voting purposes.”