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- Latin · derived fromquīnquevirātus
- English todayquinquevirate
From Latin quīnquevirātus, from quīnquevirī (“quinquevirs”) + -ātus (“-ate”).
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quinquevirate
Today it means: An official group of five people, especially a council of five men sharing office or rule. Full definition →
Latin quīnquevirātus