In the context of ancient Rome, the Latin word "auctoritas" is a significant term referring to authority, influence, or prestige. It carried political, social, and moral implications, and several Roman thinkers discussed and emphasized the concept of auctoritas in various ways. Here are a few notable Roman figures and their contributions to the discussion of auctoritas:

  1. Cicero (106–43 BCE):
  2. Seneca the Younger (c. 4 BCE–65 CE):
  3. Livy (c. 59 BCE–17 CE):
  4. Pliny the Younger (61–113 CE):
  5. Quintilian (c. 35–100 CE):