tribunate
/ˈtrɪbjənɪt/
noun
- The office, term, or position of a tribune in ancient Rome.
- The tribunate gave its holder the power to veto legislation.
- Many young politicians aspired to the tribunate as a step toward higher office.
- He was elected to the tribunate and served for one year.
- A group or body of tribunes.
- The tribunate met to discuss the new tax proposal.
- The entire tribunate was summoned to the Forum for an emergency session.
- During the crisis, the tribunate acted together to protect the people's interests.
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