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A collegium is a group of at least three people who come together to make rules about how their group works and what its members should do. These groups can be formed for many different reasons, like to do a job, share a hobby, help others, or practice a religion. Some collegia are allowed by law, while others are not. When a collegium is allowed, it can act like a single person to achieve its goals.
A collegium is a group of at least three people who have the right to come together and make rules about membership, organization, and the rights and responsibilities of members. These groups were formed for different purposes, such as professional, cultural, charitable, or religious reasons.
These examples illustrate how collegia were formed for different purposes and how they had the power to make rules about their membership and organization.