COLLEGIUM

collegium (k<<schwa>>-lee-jee-<<schwa>>m), n. [Latin] Roman law. An association of at least three people having the right to assemble and enact rules concerning membership, organization, and the rights and duties of members. • Collegia were formed for professional, cultural, charitable, and religious purposes. Pl. collegia.

collegium illicitum (k<<schwa>>-lee-jee-<<schwa>>m i-lis-<<schwa>>-t<<schwa>>m). A collegium that either is not sanctioned by law or assembles for some purpose other than that expressed in its charter.

collegium licitum (k<<schwa>>-lee-jee-<<schwa>>m lis-<<schwa>>-t<<schwa>>m). An assemblage of people empowered to act as a juristic person in the pursuit of some useful purpose or business. [Blacks Law 8th]