PSY 311 Study Guide - Final Guide: Diocletian, Scuderia Coloni, Limitanei
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Princeps: informal general term for those senators who carried the greatest weight in the matters of state. Imperator: originally a title for successful military commander, from augustus" time it was used of the emperor . Tribunicia potestas: tribune of the plebs, first roman office that was open to the plebeians, most important check on power of roman senate and magistrates. Praefectus praetorio: praetorian prefect, head of the praetorian guard who exercised military and judicial authority second only to that of the emperor. Praefectus annonae: prefect of the provisions was a roman imperial officer charged with the supervision of the grain supply to the city of rome. Praefectus aegypti: governor of egypt in classical rome. Praefectus vigilum: commander of the firefighters and police of ancient rome. Aerarium militare: military treasury of imperial rome. Imperium proconsulare: power given to augustus by the senate that gave him far reaching powers across the empire, not just in his provinces.
