quinquevirate

English

Etymology

From Latin quīnquevirātus, from quīnquevirī (“quinquevirs”) + -ātus (“-ate”).

Noun

quinquevirate (plural quinquevirates)

  1. An official group of five people, especially a council of five men sharing office or rule.

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References
  • "quinquevirate, n.", in the Oxford English Dictionary, Oxford: Oxford University Press.
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