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laticlave Meaning
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laticlave (n.)
A broad stripe of purple on the fore part of the tunic, worn by senators in ancient Rome as an emblem of office.
laticlave Sentence Examples
- The Roman senator draped his laticlave over his toga with a sense of pride.
- The laticlave distinguished the senator from the common citizens of Rome.
- Only senators of ancient Rome were permitted to wear the laticlave.
- The laticlave was a symbol of authority and status in the Roman Republic.
- The laticlave was often made of purple or crimson wool, and was typically about six inches wide.
- The laticlave was worn over the left shoulder and fastened at the right shoulder with a brooch.
- The laticlave was originally a military decoration, but it eventually became a symbol of civilian authority.
- The use of the laticlave as a symbol of senatorial rank declined after the fall of the Roman Republic.
- The laticlave has been revived in modern times as a symbol of academic achievement.
- University professors and administrators sometimes wear gowns with laticlaves to denote their rank.
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A broad stripe of purple on the fore part of the tunic, worn by senators in ancient Rome as an emblem of office.
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The Roman senator draped his laticlave over his toga with a sense of pride.
The laticlave distinguished the senator from the common citizens of Rome.
Only senators of ancient Rome were permitted to wear the laticlave.
The laticlave was a symbol of authority and status in the Roman Republic.
