quadrumvirate

When the revolutionary quadrumvirate split into two factions -- Villa -

Mariano Azuela 2008

When the revolutionary quadrumvirate split into two factions -- Villa -

Mariano Azuela 2008

Naturally, the minor speculators throughout the city — those who had expected to make a fortune out of this crash — raged and complained, but, being faced by an adamantine exchange directorate, a subservient press, and the alliance between the big bankers and the heavy quadrumvirate, there was nothing to be done.

The Titan 2004

Here was not only a loophole for himself in connection with his own subtle side-plays, but also, if the quadrumvirate desired, an excuse for deserting the troublesome fortunes of Hull & Stackpole.

The Titan 2004

He had the justification in his own mind that the quadrumvirate had been ready to desert him anyhow.

The Titan 2004

If it could be made effective this quadrumvirate was to endure for years.

The Titan 2004

Mr. Gilgan, so Cowperwood knew, was only one of a new quadrumvirate setting out to rule the city, but he pretended to believe that he was the last word — an all power and authority — after the fashion of McKenty.

The Titan 2004

The local banks at the behest of the big quadrumvirate might be coerced into straining their resources still further.

The Titan 2004

There can be a motion of no confidence in the whole ruling triumvirate or quadrumvirate but not in an individual leader.

ADDRESS OF NELSON MANDELA, PRESIDENT OF THE AFRICAN NATIONAL CONGRESS ON RECEIVING AN HONORARY LLD DEGREE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND 1991

There can be a motion of no confidence in the whole ruling triumvirate or quadrumvirate but not in an individual leader.

ADDRESS OF NELSON MANDELA, PRESIDENT OF THE AFRICAN NATIONAL CONGRESS ON RECEIVING AN HONORARY LLD DEGREE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND 1991