decemvirate

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Another thing which greatly hurts a government is to keep alive bitter feelings in men's minds by often renewed attacks on individuals, as was done in Rome after the decemvirate was put an end to.

From Discourses on the First Decade of Titus Livius by Thomson, Ninian Hill

At the end of the first year, the task of the board was quite far from being finished, so a new decemvirate was elected to complete the work.

From General History for Colleges and High Schools by Myers, Philip Van Ness

The decemvirate instituted at Rome; the Twelve Tables of law framed.

From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 (From the Rise of Greece to the Christian Era) by Horne, Charles F. (Charles Francis)

In creating the decemvirate, therefore, both the senate and the people made grave mistakes.

From Discourses on the First Decade of Titus Livius by Thomson, Ninian Hill

When, on the appointment of the decemvirate, it seemed to the commons that Appius had become favourable to their cause, and was ready to attack the nobles, they inclined to support him.

From Discourses on the First Decade of Titus Livius by Thomson, Ninian Hill