conscript fathers

Such a thing the conscript fathers of the connection would feel ought to be put a stop to with a high hand.

Conscript fathers, none of the transactions at Caudium were directed by human wisdom.

You know, oh Conscript Fathers, what influences were arrayed against me.

Come to my help, Conscript Fathers, and render to your Lords and mine your united thanks for my promotion.'

In ancient Rome the members of the senate are the Patres conscripti, the “Conscript fathers.”