decurion noun. [dɪ'kjʊǝrɪǝn] LME.
[Latin decurio(n-), from decuria (see DECURY) after centurio(n-) CENTURION.]
1. Roman History. A cavalry officer in command of a company of ten horse. Also gen., a captain of ten men. LME.

2. Roman History. A member of the senate of a colony or municipal town; a town councillor. LME.

3. A member of the great council in Italian cities and towns. M17.

■ decurionate noun the office of a decurion M19.

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