Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Latin plural of
duumvir .
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- noun Plural form of
duumvir .
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Examples
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Tarentum was a Latin Rights colony, its senior magistrates — the two men called duumviri — entitled to assume the full Roman citizenship for themselves and their posterity.
The Grass Crown McCullough, Colleen, 1937- 1991
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It was a "miniature Rome," under the municipal law of Rome, and governed by military officers, called duumviri, who were appointed directly from Rome.
Easton's Bible Dictionary M.G. Easton 1897
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They were governed upon the model of the Republic: had two consuls called duumviri;
Life of Adam Smith Rae, John, 1845-1915 1895
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The Sibylline Books were consulted by the "duumviri," and a prediction was found of dangers which would result from a gathering of aliens, attempts on the highest points of the City and consequent bloodshed.
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He referred to the red carpet that some official belonging to the duumviri had laid down the full length of the jetty, a sign of kingliness that horrified Octavian.
Antony and Cleopatra Colleen McCullough 2007
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The duumviri and other officials of the city had to be content with a position farther back still.
Antony and Cleopatra Colleen McCullough 2007
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He referred to the red carpet that some official belonging to the duumviri had laid down the full length of the jetty, a sign of kingliness that horrified Octavian.
Antony and Cleopatra Colleen McCullough 2007
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The duumviri and other officials of the city had to be content with a position farther back still.
Antony and Cleopatra Colleen McCullough 2007
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Nor will we tell the duumviri, who are both the sort of man adheres to the letter of the law.
The Grass Crown McCullough, Colleen, 1937- 1991
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Belaeus turned to face the crowd, gathering again; his eyes were fixed upon the duumviri, both rushing from the meeting hall, and his stance was aggressive.
The Grass Crown McCullough, Colleen, 1937- 1991
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