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duumvir

noun  du·um·vir \du̇-ˈəm-vər also dyu̇-\

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Definition of duumvir

1

:  one of two Roman officers or magistrates constituting a board or court

2

:  one of two people jointly holding power

duumvirateplay \-və-rət\ noun

Origin and Etymology of duumvir

Latin, from duum (genitive of duo two) + vir man

First Known Use: 1600

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