curia noun. ['kjʊǝrɪǝ] Pl. -iae [-ɪi:], -ias. E17.
[Latin.]
1. Hist. Each of the ten divisions into which each of the three tribes of ancient Rome was divided; a similar division in another ancient city; the senate of an ancient Italian town, as distinguished from that of Rome. E17.

2. A court of justice, counsel, or administration, esp. of the Roman Catholic Church or (Hist.) under the feudal system. E18.

3. (Curia.) The Vatican tribunals, congregations, and other institutions through which the Pope directs the work of the Roman Catholic Church; the government departments of the Vatican. M19.

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