ambitio

ambitio ambition
A going around or about; that which surrounds.
A desire for one's favor or good will; excessive desire to please, flattery, adulation.
A desire for honor, popularity, power or display; ambition; vanity.
partiality Partiality, favouritism.
A great exertion.
puhekieltä The going about of candidates for office in Rome, and the soliciting of citizens for their vote; candidature; canvassing.