In cities of ancient Greece, the boule (, boulē; plural βουλα?, boulai) was a council of citizens (βουλευτα?, bouleutai) appointed to run daily affairs of the city. Originally a council of nobles advising a king, boulai evolved according to the constitution of the city; in oligarchies boule positions might be hereditary, while in democracies members were typically chosen by lot, and served for one year.
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