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triumvirate

[ trahy-uhm-ver-it, -vuh-reyt ]

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noun

triumvirate

/ traɪˈʌmvɪrɪt /

in ancient Rome
1. a board of three officials jointly responsible for some task
2. the political alliance of Caesar, Crassus, and Pompey, formed in 60 bc ( First Triumvirate )
3. the coalition and joint rule of the Roman Empire by Antony, Lepidus, and Octavian, begun in 43 bc ( Second Triumvirate )
any joint rule by three men
any group of three men associated in some way
the office of a triumvir

From the Latin word triumvirātus, dating back to 1575–85. See triumvir, -ate ³

Successful politicians seek to marry a triumvirate of charisma, certitude, and leadership.

After founder Avraham Stern was killed, Shamir became part of Lehi's ruling triumvirate.

Beyond this triumvirate I struggle to recall something or someone truly remarkable.

To insure popular favor, he abolished the laws of the triumvirate, and reformed many abuses.

Vandyke, Reynolds, Titian—he deemed these the great triumvirate of portraiture.

The Third Triumvirate went down to breakfast with small appetite.

The alliance of these three men is called the First Triumvirate.

Persuasion was first employed; but, that failing, the triumvirate were prepared to resort to force.

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