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Praesidium

noun
1.
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.  Synonym: presidium.





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... Luther's translation of the New Testament, which more than any other book has made Germany what it is, as the "pabulum mortis, fomes peccati, velamen malitiae, praetextus falsae libertatis, inobedientiae praesidium, disciplinae corruptio, morum depravatio, concordiae dissipatio ... vitiorum scaturigo ... rebellionis incendium ... ...
— The Scottish Reformation - Its Epochs, Episodes, Leaders, and Distinctive Characteristics • Alexander F. Mitchell


Words linked to "Praesidium" :   commission, presidium, committee


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