PLEBISCITUM
\plˈɛbɪsˌa͡ɪtəm], \plˈɛbɪsˌaɪtəm], \p_l_ˈɛ_b_ɪ_s_ˌaɪ_t_ə_m]\
Sort: Oldest first
-
A law enacted by the common people, under the superintendence of a tribune or some subordinate plebeian magistrate, without the intervention of the senate.
By Oddity Software
-
A law enacted by the common people, under the superintendence of a tribune or some subordinate plebeian magistrate, without the intervention of the senate.
By Noah Webster.
-
Lat. In Roman law. A law enacted by the plebs or commonalty, (that Is, the citizens, with the exception of the patricians and senators,) at the request or on the proposition of a plebeian magis- trate, such as a "tribune." Inst. 1, 2, 4.
By Henry Campbell Black
Word of the day
Health Personnel Attitudes
- Attitudes of personnel toward their patients, other professionals, the medical care system, etc.