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duodecimvirate.

A group of twelve people, especially (politics) a council of twelve men sharing office or rule, particularly such groups of magistrates in ancient Rome.

14 characters5 syllables approx.English language

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noun/ˌdjuːəʊdɛˈsɪmvɪɹət/Received-Pronunciation
  1. A group of twelve people, especially (politics) a council of twelve men sharing office or rule, particularly such groups of magistrates in ancient Rome.

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Where this word comes from

From Latin duodecimvirātus, from duodecimvir + -ātus. Equivalent to duodecimvir + -ate (forms nouns denoting rank or office, here the group of people involved with it).

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