pretor

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Noun pretor has 1 sense

praetor, pretor - an annually elected magistrate of the ancient Roman Republic
--₁ is a kind of judge, justice, jurist, magistrate

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Pretor

Noun (historical)

1. In ancient Rome, a magistrate or judge who served as a civil and criminal administrator of justice.

Sample Sentence: The pretor was responsible for maintaining law and order in the city.

Noun (local)

1. A title given to a local government official, especially in certain regions of South Africa.

Sample Sentence: The pretor of the town council played a crucial role in resolving community disputes.

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