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Definition of Decemvir
1. n. One of a body of ten magistrates in ancient Rome.
Definition of Decemvir
1. Noun. One of a body of ten magistrates in ancient Rome. ¹
2. Noun. A member of any body of ten men in authority. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Decemvir
1. one of a body of ten Roman magistrates [n -VIRS or -VIRI]
Medical Definition of Decemvir
1. Origin: L, fr. Decem ten + vir a man. 1. One of a body of ten magistrates in ancient Rome. The title of decemvirs was given to various bodies of Roman magistrates. The most celebrated decemvirs framed "the laws of the Twelve Tables," about 450 B. C, and had absolute authority for three years. 2. A member of any body of ten men in authority. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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Literary usage of Decemvir
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Roman Antiquities: Or, An Account of the Manners and Customs of the Romans by Alexander Adam, John Richardson Major (1835)
"... who was slain by her father to prevent her falling into the decemvir's hands.
The decemviri all perished, either in prison or in banishment. III. ..."
2. Chamber's Encyclopaedia: A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge (1889)
"... a Roman decemvir (451 and 450 BC), who gained the high favour of his
fellow-citizens by his ability and activity. In the latter year, however, ..."
3. The History of Rome by Livy (1888)
"... and Tiberius Sempronius Longus, son of Tiberius, was appointed decemvir for
the performance of sacred rites, in the room of Tiberius Sempronius Longus, ..."
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