Legal Definitions - collegium

A collegium is a group of at least three people who have the right to come together and make rules about membership, organization, and the rights and responsibilities of members. These groups were formed for different purposes, such as professional, cultural, charitable, or religious reasons.

• A group of lawyers who come together to form a legal association is an example of a collegium.
• A group of artists who form an organization to promote their work is another example of a collegium.
• Collegia could also be formed for charitable purposes, such as a group of people who come together to raise money for a local charity.

These examples illustrate how collegia were formed for different purposes and how they had the power to make rules about their membership and organization.