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Definition of Praesidium
1. Noun. A permanent executive committee in socialist countries that has all the powers of some larger legislative body and that acts for it when it is not in session.
Definition of Praesidium
1. [n -DIA or -DIUMS]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Praesidium
Literary usage of Praesidium
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. An Elementary Latin Dictionary by Charlton Thomas Lewis, Hugh Macmaster Kingery (1918)
"O et praesidium et dulce déçus meum, II. : quantum praesidium perdis, V. — An
occupied place, pont, station, intrenchment, fortification, camp: in puie- ..."
2. An Elementary Latin Dictionary by Charlton Thomas Lewis, Hugh Macmaster Kingery (1918)
"[praesidium], serving for defence : milites, tri garrison, L. praesidium, I, ».
[praeses], defence, protection, guardianship, help, aid, ..."
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