duumvirate
[ doo-uhm-ver-it, dyoo- ]
/ duˈʌm vər ɪt, dyu- /
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noun
a coalition of two persons holding the same office, as in ancient Rome.
the office or government of two such persons.
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duumvirate
/ (djuːˈʌmvɪrɪt) /
noun
the office of or government by duumvirs
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