noun
- plural of quadrumvir; four men acting together in an official capacity or ruling body
Usage: historical; Roman government
Examples
- The quadrumvirs were appointed to oversee the colonial administration.
- Ancient Rome occasionally used quadrumvirs for special governmental tasks.
- The city was governed by quadrumvirs during the transitional period.
- Historical records mention quadrumvirs managing public works projects.
- The quadrumvirs held equal authority in their administrative duties.