septemvirate

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

noun

1. the ruling body of septemvirs.

2. the office or rule of this body.

Word History and Origins

Origin of septemvirate¹

From the Latin word septemvirātus, dating back to 1630–40. See septemvir, -ate ³

Example Sentences

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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