Curia refers to a group or assembly, often associated with government or politics. In ancient Rome, it specifically referred to the Senate House, where the senators would meet and discuss important matters concerning the state.
Usage examples
The curia, or Roman Senate, played a pivotal role in the government of ancient Rome.
In medieval Europe, the curia was used to refer to the administrative body of the Catholic Church.
The term "curia" is also used to describe the legal court system in some countries, such as the Curia of Poland.
In ancient Greece, the curia was an assembly of citizens who gathered to discuss and decide on political matters in the city-state.
Sentences with «curia»
The second case Panstreppon found was a joint brief amicus curiae in support of Republican Governor Rick Perry «in the Texas redistricting case» filed by the Free Enterprise Coalition and the American Legislative Exchange Council. (sourcewatch.org)
In relation to its rejected letter the CCC «reminded that the CJEU regularly uses the institute of amici curiae in preliminary ruling procedure, in particular in relation to the Commission. (verfassungsblog.de)
ABE filed a joint amicus curiae brief in the case, which was supported by the state's attorney general. (abecsw.org)