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Vinony

presidium

noun

  1. type of governing body
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /pɹɪˈsɪdi.əm/

noun

Etymology: Borrowed from Russian прези́диум (prezídium), from Latin praesidium. Doublet of praesidium and presidio.

  1. A permanent executive committee, used primarily in Communist countries, with the power to act for a larger governing body when the latter is in recess.
  2. Such an executive committee headed by the President of the Supreme Soviet.