n. the provisional government established under Louis Riel in 1885 during the Northwest Rebellion.
1885  (1963)  The Exovedate are of the opinion that Middleton and his troops ought not to be treated as extraordinary.
1952  It was intended to designate him as "one of the flock," as were all members of the council, which he called the "Exivodat," and was a specific disavowal of personal leadership.
1963  The Exovedate had . . . talked about occupying Fort Carleton, but no preparations had been made for doing so. . . .