Legal Definitions - magistratus majores

MAGISTRATUS MAJORES

Magistratus majores were Roman magistrates with superior powers, including the ability to review their own judgments.

For example, a praetor was a magistratus maior who had the power to preside over civil cases and could review their own judgments.

Magistratus majores were higher-ranking officials than magistratus minores, who had less power and authority.

This term is important in understanding the hierarchy and structure of the Roman legal system.