presidium
(in the Soviet Union and other Communist countries) an administrative committee, usually permanent and governmental, acting when its parent body is in recess but exercising full powers: the presidium of the Supreme Soviet.
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How to use presidium in a sentence
The deputy chairman of the presidium of the Donetsk Republic, Denis Pushilin, also predicts “good results.”
During his absence, the outfit seems to have been run by a sort of presidium of the senior officers.
Rebel Raider | H. Beam PiperMore importantly, the presidium assumed the powers and functions of the National Assembly when the latter was not in session.
Area Handbook for Bulgaria | Eugene K. Keefe, Violeta D. Baluyut, William Giloane, Anne K. Long, James M. Moore, and Neda A. WalpoleThe memophone began giving him the names of the presidium and of the Chiefs of Managements.
A Slave is a Slave | Henry Beam PiperIn practice, the Assembly listens to the reading of bills drawn up by its presidium and then votes unanimous approval.
Area Handbook for Albania | Eugene K. Keefe
The presidium also designates ministry jurisdiction over various enterprises according to the recommendations of the premier.
Area Handbook for Albania | Eugene K. Keefe
British Dictionary definitions for presidium
praesidium
/ (prɪˈsɪdɪəm) /
(often capital) (in Communist countries) a permanent committee of a larger body, such as a legislature, that acts for it when it is in recess
a collective presidency, esp of a nongovernmental organization
Origin of presidium
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