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Concilium: A Latin word that means "council". It can refer to a court session where arguments are heard in a case or a request for a day to present an argument. It can also refer to a gathering of the common people in ancient Rome called "Concilium Plebis".
Definition: Concilium (pronounced kuhn-sil-ee-uhm) is a Latin word that means "council." It has two main meanings:
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The first two examples illustrate the historical meaning of concilium, where it refers to a court session or a motion to present an argument. The third example illustrates the Concilium Plebis, which was a specific type of council in ancient Rome that had legislative power.