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septemvirate
[ sep-tem-ver-it, -vuh-reyt ]
noun
- the ruling body of septemvirs.
- the office or rule of this body.
Word History and Origins
Origin of septemvirate1
Example Sentences
Seven hills, seven places of worship, septemvirate, seven ministers, Septizonium, p.
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.”
Associated words: septenary, septuple, septette, septenate, septemvirate, septemvir, heptarchy. sevenfold, a. septuple. seven languages.
During the month of May seven persons were appointed to examine, my papers, and among the inquisitorial septemvirate were two men well known and filling high situations.
During the month of May seven persons were appointed to examine, my papers, and among the inquisitorial septemvirate were two men well known and filling high situations.
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