duumvirs
/ˈduːəmvərz/
noun
- In ancient Rome, either of two joint magistrates or officials who held power together.
- The duumvirs were responsible for overseeing the city's public works.
- Historians study the role of duumvirs in administering justice in early Roman towns.
- In the Roman colony, two duumvirs served as the highest local authorities.
- A pair of people who share power or leadership in any organization or context.
- In the club's early days, the duumvirs made all major decisions together.
- The two duumvirs of the committee often disagreed on policy.
- The company was run by duumvirs, with both founders having equal say.