thesmothete (Meaning)
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thesmothete (n.)
A lawgiver; a legislator; one of the six junior archons at Athens.
Synonyms & Antonyms of thesmothete
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thesmothete Sentence Examples
- The thesmothete presided over the Athenian court responsible for interpreting and enforcing religious laws.
- The thesmothetes were elected annually from among the wealthier Athenian citizens.
- The thesmothetes held trials both in cases involving religious offenses and in civil disputes.
- The thesmothetes could impose fines, imprisonment, and even death sentences.
- The thesmothetes were responsible for appointing judges to lower courts.
- The thesmothetes also had a role in the Athenian assembly.
- The thesmothetes were an important part of the Athenian judicial system.
- The thesmothetes were often criticized for their political bias.
- The thesmothetes were eventually replaced by a more democratic court system.
- The thesmothetes played a significant role in the development of Athenian law.
FAQs About the word thesmothete
A lawgiver; a legislator; one of the six junior archons at Athens.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The thesmothete presided over the Athenian court responsible for interpreting and enforcing religious laws.
The thesmothetes were elected annually from among the wealthier Athenian citizens.
The thesmothetes held trials both in cases involving religious offenses and in civil disputes.
The thesmothetes could impose fines, imprisonment, and even death sentences.
