duodequadragesimus

sumo, sumere, sumpsi, sumptus

Definition: to take, take up; to begin; to assume, arrogate; (action) to undertake; (argument) to assume, suppose, take for granted; (dress) to put on; (punishment) to exact; (for a purpose) to use, spend, purchase, obtain

Sententia: Senator locum ad rostram sumpsit et ait, "Deligete me, cives Romae, quoniam ero optimus consul. Permultos populos peregrinos premam et Romam gloriam feram." Nomen senatoris erat divus Gaius Iulius Caesar.

A senator took up his place at the rostra [the speaking spot in the forum] and said, "Chose me, citizens of Rome, because I shall be the best consul. I shall overcome very many foreign peoples, and I shall bring glory to Rome." The name of the senator was the divine Gaius Julius Caesar.