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duumvir
du·um·vir [ doo úmvər ] (plural du·um·virs or du·um·vi·ri [ doo úmvə r ])


noun 
Definition:
 
1. one of two people sharing authority: either of two people who share a position of authority equally between them
2. ancient Roman holder of joint office: a joint holder of a paired post in the ancient Roman government or judiciary
[Early 17th century. < Latin< duo "two" + vir "man"]

du·um·vi·rate [ doo úmvərət ] noun
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