Previously, this had been only granted to tribunes. Livia and Octavia were made immune from tutela, the male guardianship which all women in Rome except for the Vestal Virgins were required to have. This meant they could freely manage their own finances.
Previously, this privilege had been restricted to tribunes. Livia and Octavia were granted immunity from tutela, the male guardianship that all women in Rome except for Vestal Virgins were obligated to have. This meant they could manage their finances independently.