Roman censor
Also known as: censor · censors
Community · Cursus honorumThe censor was a magistrate in ancient Rome who was responsible for maintaining the census, supervising public morality, and overseeing certain aspects of the government's finances.
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prestigious office held after the consulship
The censorship was the most prestigious office in the Roman state, usually held by former consuls to conduct the census and oversee public morality.
regulatory body for equestrian membership
The censors were responsible for reviewing the equestrian roll, determining who met the property and moral requirements to remain in the order.