ˈkyu̇rēə noun
( plural curi·ae -ēˌē, ˈku̇rēˌī)
Etymology: Latin, from (assumed) Old Latin coviria, from Latin co- + (assumed) Old Latin -viria (from Latin vir man) — more at virile
1.
a. : a political subdivision comprising several gentes of the tribe in early Rome — compare gens
b. : the place of assembly of one of these subdivisions
c. : a division of the people or the senate in Italian cities under Roman rule
2.
[Medieval Latin, from Latin]
: a feudal assembly or court of justice ; especially : a court held in the king's name
3. often capitalized
[Medieval Latin, from Latin]
: the full body or organized congregations, tribunals, and offices that aid the pope in the administration and government of the Roman Catholic Church