Definition of "ephors" [ephors]

• Plural form of ephor. (noun)

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• "These were called ephors, and at first behaved themselves as servants to the kings; but afterwards, by degrees, they appropriated the power to themselves and erected a distinct magistracy."
• "After a time, however, officers called ephors were elected by the Popular Assembly, and these gradually absorbed the powers and functions of the Senate, as well as the authority of the two associate kings."
• "The real management of public affairs lay in the hands of five men, known as ephors, who were elected every year by the popular assembly."