senatus consultum


se·na·tus con·sul·tum

noun
\sə-ˌnä-təs-kən-ˈsəl-təm, -ˈsl-\
plural senatus con·sul·ta\-tə\

Definition of SENATUS CONSULTUM

: a decree of the ancient Roman senate

Origin of SENATUS CONSULTUM

Latin, decree of the senate
First Known Use: 1696

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