collegium
collegium (k[schwa]-lee-jee-[schwa]m), n. [Latin] Roman law. An association of at least three people having the right to assemble and enact rules concerning membership, organization, and the rights and duties of members. • Collegia were formed for professional, cultural, charitable, and religious purposes. Pl. collegia. collegium illicitum (k[schwa]-lee-jee-[schwa]m i-lis-[schwa]-t[schwa]m). A collegium that either is not sanctioned […]