comitatus

Noun

Meaning

(historical) A group of warriors or nobles accompanying a king or other leader.

(historical) A county, shire.

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Examples

But the shift from count (comes) to duke (dux) and from county (comitatus) to duchy (ducatus) also signalled the progressive militarization of Italy. Source: Internet

Federal law, notably the Posse Comitatus Act of 1878, sharply limits military involvement in civilian law enforcement, creating a supporting role for the Guard. Source: Internet

Such entourages are named comitatus by historians, although it is not a contemporary term. It was adapted in the 19th century from a word used by the 2nd-century historian Tacitus to describe the close companions of a lord or king. Source: Internet

Coredon Dictionary of Medieval Terms p. 80 The comitatus comprised young men who were supposed to be utterly devoted to their lord. Source: Internet

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