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praetor

or ·ٴǰ

[ pree-ter ]

noun

  1. (in the ancient Roman republic) one of a number of elected magistrates charged chiefly with the administration of civil justice and ranking next below a consul.


praetor

/ ˈpriːtə; -tɔː /

noun

  1. (in ancient Rome) any of several senior magistrates ranking just below the consuls
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈٴǰ󾱱, noun
  • ˈٴǰ, adjective
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Other yvlog Forms

  • ·ٴ·· [pree-, tawr, -ee-, uh, l, -, tohr, -], adjective
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of praetor1

1375–1425; late Middle English pretor < Latin praetor, for *praeitor leader, literally, one going before, equivalent to *praei-, variant stem of ī to go before, lead ( prae- prae- + -i-, base of ī to go) + -tor -tor
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of praetor1

C15: from Latin: one who leads the way, probably from ī, from prae- before + ī to go
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Example Sentences

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While fans of the show view the ruthless Roman praetor as “the villain they love to hate,” the actor says Quintus sees a different man in the mirror.

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Congress has given authority over prescription medicines to the executive branch, not some Panhandle praetor.

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The edge of his toga was lined with the crimson of a senator or a praetor, but the stripe rippled like a river of blood.

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Yet he joined to his wickedness such strength of mind and body, that when he entered upon a military career, he rose through the ranks to become praetor of Syracuse.

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He wore a purple cape just like Jason’s—the mark of a praetor.

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