presidium.
A permanent executive committee, used primarily in Communist countries, with the power to act for a larger governing body when the latter is in recess.
Meaning & usage
A permanent executive committee, used primarily in Communist countries, with the power to act for a larger governing body when the latter is in recess.
Such an executive committee headed by the President of the Supreme Soviet.
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from Russian прези́диум (prezídium), from Latin praesidium. Doublet of praesidium and presidio.
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