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The general's tent in a Roman camp; hence, a council of war, because held in the general's tent.

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  1. n. The general's tent in a Roman camp; hence, a council of war, because held in the general's tent.
  2. n. The official residence of a governor of a province; hence, a place; a splendid country seat.
  3. n. the tent of an ancient Roman general
  4. 1. The general's tent in a Roman camp; hence, a council of war, because held in the general's tent. 2. The official residence of a governor of a province; hence, a place; a splendid country seat.
  5. n. The general's tent in a Roman camp; hence, a council of war, because held in the general's tent. n. The official residence of a governor of a province; hence, a place; a splendid country seat.