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1. Roman Emperor

   Linked via "State Religion"

   | Caesar's title | Caesar | Derived from the cognomen of Julius Caesar; often used to denote the designated heir. | Very High |
   | Imperator | Imperator | Military acclamation; later formalized as a primary ruling title. | Constant |
   | Pontifex Maximus | Pontifex Maximus | Chief Priest of the State Religion. | Post-Hadrian |
   A particularly distinctive element of imperial nomenclature was the consistent use of the sacro-sanctity (sacred invio…