Note 2 — XIV. The State
H. W. (Henry William) Auden translation
This formula conferred absolute power on the consuls. This was done only in cases of great emergency, and was somewhat similar to our "declaration of martial law."
H. W. (Henry William) Auden translation
This formula conferred absolute power on the consuls. This was done only in cases of great emergency, and was somewhat similar to our "declaration of martial law."