Ambitus
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary · Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
Lat. [from ambire, to go about.] In the Roman law. The procuring of a public office by money or gifts; the unlawful buying and selling of a public office. /n*^4.
18. 11. 2>i^. 48. 14.
Literally, a going about^ or canvassing for votes.