noun
- two officials or magistrates who jointly hold the same office or authority
Usage: historical; Roman government
Examples
- The duumvirs were responsible for administering justice in the Roman colony.
- Ancient Roman municipalities were often governed by duumvirs elected annually.
- The two duumvirs shared equal power in making civic decisions.
- Historical records show that duumvirs oversaw public works and local taxation.
- The system of duumvirs ensured that no single person held absolute local authority.
- Roman colonies typically appointed duumvirs to handle administrative duties.