Decemvir definition
One of a body of ten Roman magistrates, especially a member of one of two such bodies appointed in 451 and 450 bc to draw up a code of laws.
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One of an authoritative body of ten.
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A member of a council of ten magistrates in ancient Rome: in 451-450 b.c. this body drew up the first Roman code of laws.
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A member of any authoritative group of ten men.
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Noun
Singular:
decemvir
Plural:
decemviri, decemvirs