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comitia definition

co·mi·tia (kō mis̸h′ē ə, -mis̸h′ə)

noun

in ancient Rome, an assembly of citizens for electing officials, passing laws, etc.

Etymology: L, pl. of comitium, meeting place < com-, together + pp. stem of ire, to go: see exit

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