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the prerogative

prerogative

also: centuria praerogativa, praerogativa

The voting unit (century or tribe) chosen by lot to vote first in the assembly, whose choice carried great weight as an omen and a lead for the rest.

Reading notes

Mentioned in 6 works (8 mentions)

The History of Rome, Book 5 hist · 1 mention
The History of Rome, Book 10 hist · 1 mention
The History of Rome, Book 24 hist · 3 mentions
The History of Rome, Book 26 hist · 1 mention
The History of Rome, Book 27 hist · 1 mention
The History of Rome, Book 28 hist · 1 mention

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