Noah Webster
Decemvirate
DECEM'VIRATE, noun
1. The office or term of office of the decemvirs or ten magistrates in Rome, who had absolute authority for two years.
2. A body of ten men in authority.
DECEM'VIRATE, noun
1. The office or term of office of the decemvirs or ten magistrates in Rome, who had absolute authority for two years.
2. A body of ten men in authority.