Definition of "presidium" [presidium]

• Any of various permanent executive committees in Communist countries having power to act for a larger governing body. (noun)
• An executive committee of the Supreme Soviet headed by the president. (noun)

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• "The presidium is a presiding committee, composed of representatives of the groups and political factions represented in the assembly, in proportion to their numbers."
• "The four, known as the presidium, effectively control the party, but their "election" came after months of infighting between Mujuru's supporters and those who want this congress's loser, Emmerson Mnangagwa, to replace Mugabe."
• "The four, known as the presidium, effectively control the party"