Legal Definitions - duoviri

duoviri

Duoviri is a Latin word that means "two men". It refers to a pair of officials who jointly held a magistracy or public office in ancient Rome.

• Two men were appointed as duoviri to oversee the construction of a new aqueduct.
• The duoviri were responsible for organizing the games and festivals in the city.

These examples illustrate how duoviri were appointed to work together in various capacities to serve the public interest in ancient Rome.