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the Senate

also: patres, patres conscripti, the Fathers, senatus

The Roman council of state, whose members (originally the heads of clans) Sallust derives from the elders called 'Fathers' (patres) under the kings. Its decrees (senatus consulta) directed magistrates throughout the conspiracy.

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The Conspiracy of Catiline history · 26 mentions
The Jugurthine War history · 29 mentions
The Histories history · 2 mentions

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