The council in ancient Roman cities.
The personnel and offices through which 1) the pope administers the affairs of the universal Church (the Roman Curia), or 2) a bishop administers the affairs of a diocese (diocesan curia).
A meeting, generally called by the King and Queen, at which Their Majesties and the Great Officers of State discuss planned changes to Kingdom Law and similar administrative items.
(Roman Catholic Church) the central administration governing the Roman Catholic Church
A governing body and name of the building which housed it. The Curia was a meeting place for the Senate or the town council of a Roman town.