...the offences which are recorded to have been punished by the censors are of a threefold nature.
Offenses in the private life of individuals:
- Living in celibacy at a time when a person ought to be married to provide the state with citizens.
- The obligation of marrying was frequently impressed upon the citizens by the censors, and the refusal to fulfil it was punished with a fine (aes uxorium).
- The dissolution of matrimony or betrothment in an improper way, or for insufficient reasons.
- Improper conduct towards one's wife or children, as well as harshness or too great indulgence towards children, and disobedience of the latter towards their parents.
- Inordinate and luxurious mode of living, or an extravagant expenditure of money. A great many instances of this kind are recorded.
- Neglect and carelessness in cultivating one's fields.
- Cruelty towards slaves or clients.
- The carrying on of a disreputable trade or occupation, such as acting in theatres.
2. Offences committed in public life:
- If a magistrate acted in a manner not befitting his dignity as an officer, if he was accessible to bribes.
- Perjury.
- Neglect, disobedience, and cowardice of soldiers in the army.