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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative form of presidium. alt-of, alternative
2. 2
   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 wordnet

Synonyms

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presidiumpresidium

Etymology

From Latin praesidium. Doublet of presidio and presidium.

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