vocab, culture Flashcards
usurp
seize or hold by force or without right
consul
diplomatic offical
feint
mock attack or move to divert attention
levy
impose or collect
remediate
remedy or improve
usury
lending of money at excesssive rates of interest
infamous
having a bad repuation
august
majestic
probative
value as proof
assimilate
asborb
visa
authorization to enter a foregin country
Where would a roman go for justice in a criminal case
quaestines?
Where would a roman go for justie in a civil case
praetor, or iudex
Where would some cases be held by the time of the emperor domitian
centumviri
contrasts of modern courts and romans
romans had no state lawyers, states/police didn’t prosecute, emperor had large role
why would young romans want to appear in court to argue a case
increase status
gain favor
promotion in cursus romanam
list three of the court details that are mentioned by th ancient writers
no fees for the representives
huge crowds
not fail
spectators paid to appluad
why wasn’t roman justice fair
people appealed to judges emotions, prejudice, pity, and politcal reasons all contributited to unfairness
