duumvirate

[ doo-uhm-ver-it, dyoo- ]

noun
  1. a coalition of two persons holding the same office, as in ancient Rome.

  2. the office or government of two such persons.

Origin of duumvirate

1
From the Latin word duumvirātus, dating back to 1650–60. See duumvir, -ate3

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British Dictionary definitions for duumvirate

duumvirate

/ (djuːˈʌmvɪrɪt) /


noun
  1. the office of or government by duumvirs

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