Definitions for: Decemvir






Webster (1913) Definition: De*cem"vir, n.; pl. E. Decemvirs, L. Decemviri.
[L., fr. decem ten + vir a man.]
1. One of a body of ten magistrates in ancient Rome.

Note: 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.

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