Duumviral

/djuːˈʌmvɪrəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of a duumvir or duumvirate; of or pertaining to joint rule by two people.

Etymology

From duumvir + -al (adjective suffix). Duumvir is from Latin 'duo' (two) + 'vir' (man), with -al being a standard adjectival suffix from Latin.

Kelly Says

This word is almost exclusively found in ancient Roman history texts, but it reminds us that the very idea of 'checks and balances' through shared power is ancient!

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