2. A member of any body of ten men in authority.
De*cem"vi*ral (?), a. [L. decemviralis.] Pertaining to the decemvirs in Rome.
De*cem"vi*rate (?), n. [L. decemviratus.] 1. The office or term of office of the decemvirs in Rome.
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