duumvirate

 [doo-uhm-ver-it, dyoo-]  

du·um·vi·rate

   [doo-uhm-ver-it, dyoo-]
noun
1.
a coalition of two persons holding the same office, as in ancient Rome.
2.
the office or government of two such persons.
Origin:
1650–60; < Latin duumvirātus. See duumvir, -ate3
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duumvirate (djuːˈʌmvɪrɪt)
 
—n
the office of or government by duumvirs

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