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Definition of: decurion
(di·ky
r′ē·ən) noun
1. An officer who commanded ten soldiers: the lowest military officer of ancient Rome; also, a member of the Roman Senate in a colony or municipal town.
2. Any person having command over or responsibility for ten others. [<L decurio, -onis <decem ten]
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