First Known Use: 1600
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curia
noun cu·ria \ˈkyu̇r-ē-ə, ˈku̇r-\
plural cu·ri·ae \ˈkyu̇r-ē-ˌē, ˈku̇r-ē-ˌī\
Definition of CURIA
1
a : a division of the ancient Roman people comprising several gentes of a tribe b : the place of assembly of one of these divisions
2
a : the court of a medieval king b : a court of justice
3
often capitalized : the body of congregations, tribunals, and offices through which the pope governs the Roman Catholic Church
— cu·ri·al \ˈkyu̇r-ē-əl, ˈku̇r-\ adjective
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Origin of CURIA
Latin, perhaps from co- + vir man — more at virile
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