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DECEMVIRATE

\dɪsˈɛmvɪɹˌe͡ɪt], \dɪsˈɛmvɪɹˌe‍ɪt], \d_ɪ_s_ˈɛ_m_v_ɪ_ɹ_ˌeɪ_t]\

Definitions of DECEMVIRATE

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A body of ten men in office: the term of office of decemvirs.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

The office, or duration of the office, of a decemvir.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. Office or term of office of decemvirs;â€”a body of ten men in authority.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

The dignity and office of the ten governors of Rome.

1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language
By Thomas Sheridan

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