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A division of the Roman people formed according to their property, for the purpose of voting for civil officers.

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One of sixty companies into which a legion of the army was divided. It was Commanded by a centurion.

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A unit of Roman army, numbering from 80 to 100 soldiers.

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The smallest contingent of soldiers in a legion which consisted of 10 men. They were grouped into units of 10, giving a total of 100 troops under the command of a Centurion

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In a military context, a unit of sixty or more men making up half a maniple; alternatively a voting unit.

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