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| tri·um·vi·rate [ trī úmvərət, trī úmvə ràyt ] (plural tri·um·vi·rates) |
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1. Roman committee of 3 rulers: a group of three men who together were responsible for public administration or civil authority in the government system of ancient Rome
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2. group of 3 sharing authority: a group of three people who jointly share some responsibility, authority, or power
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3. position of sharing power: the position of being one of three who exercise power or authority
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4. term of office of shared power: the duration of the term of office for somebody who shares power or authority with two others
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5. rule by group of 3: government or rule by a group of three
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| [Late 16th century. < Latin triumviratus< triumviri (see triumvir)] |
