fasces

Plural: fasces

Noun

• A bundle of rods with an axe, an ancient Roman symbol of authority.
• bundle of rods containing an axe with the blade protruding; in ancient Rome it was a symbol of a magistrate's power; in modern Italy it is a symbol of fascism
• A Roman symbol of judicial authority consisting of a bundle of wooden sticks, with an axe blade embedded in the centre; used also as a symbol of fascism.

Examples

• The powerful word FASCES stood boldly on the board, representing a strong play.