cúria
1. In ancient Rome, one of the ten divisions of each of the three tribes, or a meeting place of such a division
The senator addressed the members of the curia before the vote.
O senador dirigiu-se aos membros da cúria antes da votação.
2. The Senate house or hall of the Roman Senate
The Curia Hostilia was the original meeting place of the Roman Senate.
A Cúria Hostília foi o local de reunião original do Senado Romano.
3. In the Catholic Church, the administrative office or court of the Pope or a bishop
The Roman Curia assists the Pope in governing the Church.
A Cúria Romana auxilia o Papa na governação da Igreja.
4. A territorial division or district in medieval times
The curia encompassed several villages under one administration.
A cúria abrangia várias aldeias sob uma administração.
Curia is primarily a historical and ecclesiastical term. In contemporary usage, it appears most frequently in discussions of ancient Roman history and Catholic Church administration. The term carries formal, academic weight and is rarely used in everyday speech outside of specialized contexts.
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