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Meaning of tribune of the plebs | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

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The first office of the Roman state that was open to the plebeians, with the power to convene and preside over the Concilium Plebis (people's assembly); to summon the senate; to propose legislation; to intervene on behalf of plebeians in legal matters and to veto the actions of the consuls and other magistrates.

Ancient-Rome

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