Diarchy (or dyarchy; from the Greek δι- / δύο meaning `two` and ἄρχω meaning `to rule`) is a form of government in which two individuals (`diarchs`) are joint heads of state. Most diarchs hold their position for life, passing the position to their children or other family members. Diarchy is one of the oldest forms of government: e... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diarchy
Di'arch·y noun [ Greek di- = di`s- twice + ... to rule.] A form of government in which the supreme power is vested in two persons. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/D/59