quindecemvirate

English

Etymology

From Latin quindecemviratus, from quindecemviri (“quindecemvirs”) + -atus (“-ate”)

Noun

quindecemvirate (plural not attested)

  1. An official group, particularly a ruling council, of fifteen people.

Coordinate terms

  • See Thesaurus:government
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