Lat. In the Roman law. Ten persons (five senators and five equites) who acted as the council or assistants of the praetor, when he decided on matters of law. Halifax, Civil Law, b. 3, c. 8. According to others, they were themselves judges. Calvin.
Lat. In the Roman law. Ten persons (five senators and five equites) who acted as the council or assistants of the praetor, when he decided on matters of law. Halifax, Civil Law, b. 3, c. 8. According to others, they were themselves judges. Calvin.