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It's named after the Senate of Rome. The term comes from the Latin senex, meaning "old man," and is similar in spirit to other terms for decision-makers: Elders, Aldermen, etc.

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It's named after the Senate of Rome. The term comes from the Latin senex, meaning "old man," and is similar in spirit to other terms for decision-makers: Elders, Aldermen, etc.

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Senators generally need a wide range of knowledge.

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