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noun:  The praefectus vigilum (pl.: praefecti vigilum) was, starting with the reign of the Emperor Augustus, the commander of the city guards in Rome (cohortes vigilum or vigiles), whom were responsible for maintaining peace and order at night--a kind of fire and security police.


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