quadrumvirate

[ kwo-druhm-ver-it, -vuh-reyt ]

noun

1. a governing or managing group, coalition, or the like, of four persons.

Word History and Origins

Origin of quadrumvirate¹

1745–55; quadr- + -umvirate (as in triumvirate )

Example Sentences

If it could be made effective this quadrumvirate was to endure for years.

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Gilgan's quadrumvirate had not as yet got their machine in good working order, though they were doing their best to bring this about.

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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.

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The local banks at the behest of the big quadrumvirate might be coerced into straining their resources still further.

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He had the justification in his own mind that the quadrumvirate had been ready to desert him anyhow.

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