ephori

Meanings

• An ancient Greek magistrate responsible for overseeing the administration of justice.

  - "In ancient Sparta, the ephor was responsible for maintaining law and order."
  - "The ephor of Athens had the power to initiate legal proceedings against any citizen."

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Variants

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ephor , ephorate , ephorates , ephori , ephors

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Etymology

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From Ancient Greek 'ephōrós' meaning 'watchful, vigilant'.

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Trivia

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1. The ephor was not only responsible for maintaining law and order, but also had the power to declare war and negotiate peace treaties on behalf of the ancient Greek city-states.

2. The ephor was typically elected for a term of one year, and could not serve more than two consecutive terms in order to ensure a rotation of leadership and prevent the accumulation of too much power in the hands of any one individual.

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1. Magistrate: An elected or appointed official who administers justice, enforces laws, and manages public affairs in a given community.

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Culture

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In ancient Greek culture, the ephor was an important figure in the administration of justice. They were responsible for maintaining law and order, and had the power to initiate legal proceedings against any citizen.

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