Definition
diarchal
adjective
- of, relating to, or characterized by diarchy; governed by two rulers or authorities
Usage: formal; political/historical
Examples
- The diarchal system of ancient Sparta divided power between two kings.
- Some scholars describe the diarchal arrangement as a check on absolute authority.
- The diarchal government shared executive responsibilities between two co-rulers.
- Historical records show how the diarchal structure functioned in practice.
- A diarchal system can reduce the concentration of power in a single leader.