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triumvirate
noun tri·um·vi·rate \trī-ˈəm-və-rət\
: a group of three people who share a position of authority or power
Full Definition of TRIUMVIRATE
1
: a body of triumvirs
2
: the office or government of triumvirs
3
: a group or association of three
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