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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

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Etymology

From , from the Latin praesidium. Entered the English language in 1920.

Noun

A permanent executive committee used primarily in Communist countries of which has the power to act for a larger governing body.
Such an executive committee headed by the President of the Supreme Soviet.