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quadrumvirate
[ kwo-druhm-ver-it, -vuh-reyt ]
noun
- a governing or managing group, coalition, or the like, of four persons.
Word History and Origins
Origin of quadrumvirate1
Example Sentences
If it could be made effective this quadrumvirate was to endure for years.
Gilgan's quadrumvirate had not as yet got their machine in good working order, though they were doing their best to bring this about.
Here was not only a loophole for himself in connection with his own subtle side-plays, but also, if the quadrumvirate desired, an excuse for deserting the troublesome fortunes of Hull & Stackpole.
The local banks at the behest of the big quadrumvirate might be coerced into straining their resources still further.
He had the justification in his own mind that the quadrumvirate had been ready to desert him anyhow.
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