... form of 'senatus consulta' under the republic. Eventually, however, the senate became a legislative body and its 'senatus consulta' became law. Under the empire, the senate was not the only legislative body. The emperor could also legislate using his 'tribunician' power, as well as through unofficial methods such ... as through edicts. Hence, as the empire become more widely accepted in Roman society, the senate's legislative role became less, with many emperors choosing to legislate by themselves, often ignoring the advice of the ... evidenced through senators blocking proposals which h...

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