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Præfectus Vigilum
Præfectus Vigilum
Defined in 1 dictionary —
Black's (1910)
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A.
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1910
Lat In Roman law. The chief officer of the night watch. His jurisdiction extended to certain offenses affecting the public peace, and even to larcenies; but he could inflict only slight punishments. Colq. Roin. Civll Law, § 2395.