n. In Roman antiquity: One of the divisions of the citizens of Rome, with reference to locality. The number of the curiæ is given as thirty, but the original number was smaller.n. The building in which a curia met for worship or public deliberation. The building in which the senate held its deliberations. A title given to the senate of any one of the Italian cities, as distinguished from the Roman senate.n. In medieval legal use, a court, either judicial, administrative, or legislative; a court of justice.n. Specifically, in modern use, the court of the papal see.