Decemvir

[di'semvә(:)]

Definition

(n.) One of a body of ten magistrates in ancient Rome.

(n.) A member of any body of ten men in authority.

Editor: Lorna

Definition

n. one of ten magistrates who at one time had absolute power in ancient Rome:—pl. Decem′virs or (L.) Decemviri (dē-sem′vi-rī).—adj. Decem′viral.—n. Decem′virāte a body of ten men in office: the term of office of decemvirs.

Typist: Nigel