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Term: majores
Definition: Majores means "greater persons" in Latin. In Roman law, it refers to ancestors or forebears. In history, it refers to people of a higher status.
Definition: Majores are ancestors or forebears in Roman law. They are also people of a higher status in history.
The examples illustrate how majores were important in both legal and social contexts. In Roman law, a person's majores could impact their legal standing and inheritance. In society, the majores were the elite class who held power and influence.