(sɛpˈtɛmvərɪt) n1. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) a group, predominantly a governing body, consisting of seven men2. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) the office or position of a septemvir
Septemvirate
a group of seven leaders, a set of seven men, 1750; a body of seven.Example: septemvirate of Christian youths (the Seven sleepers), 1859.