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  1. decemviratenoun

    The office or term of office of the decemvirs of ancient Rome, who had absolute authority for two years.

  2. decemviratenoun

    A body of ten men in authority.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Decemviratenoun

    The dignity and office of the ten governours of Rome, who were appointed to rule the commonwealth instead of consuls. Their authority subsisted only two years.

    Etymology: decemviratus, Lat.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Decemviratenoun

    the office or term of office of the decemvirs in Rome

  2. Decemviratenoun

    a body of ten men in authority

  3. Etymology: [L. decemviratus.]

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of decemvirate in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of decemvirate in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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