noun
- one of four men associated in office or authority
Usage: historical; Roman government
Examples
- The quadrumvir was responsible for overseeing public works in his district.
- Each quadrumvir had equal authority in the administration of the colony.
- The Roman settlement was governed by a board of quadrumvirs.
- As a quadrumvir, he shared power with three other magistrates.
- The quadrumvirs met regularly to discuss municipal affairs.
- Historical records show that the quadrumvir served a two-year term.