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How did the concepts of official power in Ancient Rome (imperium, auctoritas, and potestas) actually work? What powers did they bestow? Who granted them? And was there an official list somewhere detailing who had these powers, or was it more of a matter of convention and custom?

by /u/bettareckognize in /r/AskHistorians

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