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praetor
or ·ٴǰ
[ pree-ter ]
noun
- (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
- (in ancient Rome) any of several senior magistrates ranking just below the consuls
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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
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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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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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