Note 976 — Chapter IV · THE MAGISTRACY (continued 2)
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An instance is furnished by Clodius’ prosecution of Milo in 56 B.C. (Cic. pro Sest. 44, 95; ad Q. fr. 2, 3). A prosecution by the aedile in defence of his own dignity or person is an outcome of his coercitio. An instance is furnished by Gell. iv. 14.