aediles
/ˈiːdaɪlz/
noun
- Plural of aedile; elected officials in ancient Rome responsible for public buildings, markets, games, and the city's water and grain supply.
- The aediles inspected the weights and measures used by merchants.
- Two aediles were elected each year to manage the city's affairs.
- The aediles were in charge of keeping the streets clean and safe.