| 释义 |
cu·ria
\ˈkyu̇rēə\ noun
(plural curi·ae \-ēˌē, ˈku̇rēˌī\)
Etymology: Latin, from (assumed) Old Latin coviria, from Latin co- + (assumed) Old Latin -viria (from Latin vir man) — more at virile
1.
a. : a political subdivision comprising several gentes of the tribe in early Rome — compare gens
b. : the place of assembly of one of these subdivisions
c. : a division of the people or the senate in Italian cities under Roman rule
2. [Medieval Latin, from Latin] : a feudal assembly or court of justice; especially : a court held in the king's name
3. often capitalized [Medieval Latin, from Latin] : the full body or organized congregations, tribunals, and offices that aid the pope in the administration and government of the Roman Catholic Church |