Colleague

(kŏl'leeg), n. [Fr. collègue, It. collega, Sp. colega, from Lat. collega, one who is chosen at the same time with another, a partner in office, from colligere, to collect, from con and legere, to gather, to select, to elect.] One who is united with another in the discharge of some duty; a partner or associate in some civil or ecclesiastical office.

The regents, upon demise of the crown, would keep the peace without colleagues. Swift.