noun
- Plural of praesidium; the governing body or executive committee of a Soviet or communist organization, especially the Supreme Soviet.
Usage: historical; political; often capitalized when referring to specific Soviet institutions
Examples
- The praesidiums of various Soviet republics met to discuss policy changes.
- Members of the praesidiums held significant power within the communist party structure.
- The praesidiums served as the administrative bodies between full sessions of the legislature.