a. [ L. curulis, fr. currus a chariot: cf. F. curule. ] 1. Of or pertaining to a chariot. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Rom. Antiq.) Of or pertaining to a kind of chair appropriated to Roman magistrates and dignitaries; pertaining to, having, or conferring, the right to sit in the curule chair; hence, official. [ 1913 Webster ]

☞ The curule chair was usually shaped like a camp stool, and provided with curved legs. It was at first ornamented with ivory, and later sometimes made of ivory and inlaid with gold. [ 1913 Webster ]

Curule dignity right of sitting in the curule chair. [ 1913 Webster ]