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curia

 

[ หˆkjสŠษ™.ri.ษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

historical context

Curia refers to a group of individuals or a council that is typically associated with the Roman Catholic Church or certain Roman governmental assemblies. It embodies the concept of an assembly or court for making decisions on matters of faith or governance.

Synonyms

assembly, committee, council, court

Examples of usage

  • The curia advised the Pope on theological matters.
  • Historical curiae were significant in the administration of the Roman Empire.
  • The Papal Curia manages the affairs of the Vatican.
  • In ancient Rome, a curia served as a local governing assembly.
Context #2 | Noun

legal context

In legal terms, curia can refer to a court or tribunal. This usage emphasizes the judicial aspect of the curia in both ecclesiastical and secular legal systems.

Synonyms

court, judicature, tribunal

Examples of usage

  • The case was reviewed by the curia.
  • All appeals were directed to the curia.
  • A curia is essential for ensuring justice.
  • The curia's verdict was final and binding.

Translations

Translations of the word "curia" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cรบria

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคฏเฅ‚เคฐเคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kurie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kuria

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบัƒั€ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kuria

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ญใƒฅใƒชใ‚ข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท curie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ curia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kurya

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ๋ฆฌ์•„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ูƒูˆุฑูŠุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kurie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kuria

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ•™ๅปท

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kurija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kรบria

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบัƒั€ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒฃแƒ แƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kurya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ curia

Etymology

The term 'curia' originates from Latin, where it referred to an assembly or council, deriving from the root 'cura' meaning care or concern. The word has been used throughout history to describe significant political and religious bodies in ancient Rome, particularly in connection with the governance of local communities or the judiciary. Over time, 'curia' became closely associated with the hierarchies of the Catholic Church, denoting the congregation of offices that supports the pope in administering the Church and overseeing its universal mission. This duality of usage highlights its historical significance in both the secular and ecclesiastical domains, allowing it to evolve into a term that evokes a sense of authority and governance in various contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,765, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.