[L., a. Gr. Ἄρειος πάγος the hill of Ares, or Mars’ hill.] A hill at Athens where the highest judicial court of the city held its sittings; hence used for the court itself, and transf. of any important tribunal.
1642. Sir E. Dering, Sp. on Relig., xvi. 86. Who hath descended into this Areopagus [of polemics]?
