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duumvirate

UK
/ˈdjuːəmˌvɪəreɪt/
US
/ˈduːəmˌvɪrɪt/

Translations

duumviratenoun
duumvirates
pl
UK
/ˈdjuːəmˌvɪəreɪt/
US
/ˈduːəmˌvɪrɪt/
The duumvirate was responsible for the administration of the city.
Дуумвират отвечал за управление городом.
Synonyms
joint rule
co-leadership
dual authority
bipartite governance
duumvirateadjective
UK
/djuːˈʌmvɪrət/
US
/duˈʌmvɪrət/
Used attributively in phrases like "duumvirate leadership".

Definitions

duumviratenoun
A government or regime ruled jointly by two people; a diarchy.
The ancient Roman Republic was once governed by a duumvirate, where two leaders shared control over the state.
A pair of officials or leaders jointly holding a position of authority.
The company was managed by a duumvirate, with both CEOs making decisions together.
The joint office or magistracy held by two officials, especially in ancient Rome.
During the late Republic, the duumvirate oversaw local municipal affairs.
duumvirateadjective
Relating to or characteristic of joint rule by two persons.
The country adopted a duumvirate model of governance to balance power.
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