noun🔗Share(history) The title designating a Roman administrative official whose role changed over time:"In ancient Rome, the praetor initially served as a military commander, but later his responsibilities shifted to include overseeing the courts and legal system. "historygovernmentpoliticslawtitleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(by extension) A high civic or administrative official, especially a chief magistrate or mayor. Sometimes used as a title."In the local town, the praetor announced new regulations regarding park hours and waste disposal. "politicsgovernmenthistorylawtitleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(translating Italian "pretore") The title of the chief magistrate, the mayor, and/or the podestà in Palermo, in Verona, and in various other parts of 17th- and 18th-century Italy."In 18th-century Verona, citizens petitioned the praetor for a fair resolution to their property dispute. "governmentpoliticshistorytitlelawstatepersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
