septemvirate
Americannoun
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the ruling body of septemvirs.
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the office or rule of this body.
Etymology
Origin of septemvirate
From the Latin word septemvirātus, dating back to 1630–40. See septemvir, -ate 3
Example Sentences
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Seven hills, seven places of worship, septemvirate, seven ministers, Septizonium, p.
From Project Gutenberg
The four chief religious corporations of ancient Rome, mentioned in the Century Dictionary, evidently correspond to this fourfold division and it is specially stated of one of these corporations that it was represented and governed by a group consisting of seven “septemvir epulones” who formed a “septemvirate.”
From Project Gutenberg
Associated words: septenary, septuple, septette, septenate, septemvirate, septemvir, heptarchy. sevenfold, a. septuple. seven languages.
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