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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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du·um·vi·rate [ doo úmvərət ] noun
