Question: What unit from the Roman Army consisting of centuries enjoyed more prestige than the Roman navy?
Sentence (from "Roman legion"): A Roman legion (from Latin "legio" "military levy, conscription", from "legere" "to choose") was the largest unit of the Roman army, evolving from 3000 men in early times to over 5200 men in imperial times, consisting of "centuries" as the basic units.
Relevant evidence: Yes