septemvirate

[ sep-tem-ver-it, -vuh-reyt ]

noun(in ancient Rome)
  1. the ruling body of septemvirs.

  2. the office or rule of this body.

Origin of septemvirate

1
From the Latin word septemvirātus, dating back to 1630–40. See septemvir, -ate3

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