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praetor

/ˈpɹiːtɔː/

Meanings
noun
(history) The title designating a Roman administrative official whose role changed over time:

Examples :

"In ancient Rome, the praetor initially served as a military commander, but later his responsibilities shifted to include overseeing the courts and legal system. "
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Related Words

Illustration petitioned

petitioned verb

/pəˈtɪʃənd/ /piˈtɪʃənd/

To make a request to, commonly in written form.

"The villagers petitioned the council to demolish the dangerous building."

Illustration resolution

resolution noun

/ˌɹɛzəˈluːʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɹɛzəˈl(j)uʃ(ə)n/

A strong will, determination.

"Despite the difficult situation, her resolution to finish the project was unwavering. "

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration magistrate

magistrate noun

/ˈmædʒɪstɹeɪt/

A judicial officer with limited authority to administer and enforce the law. A magistrate's court may have jurisdiction in civil or criminal cases, or both.

"The magistrate listened carefully to both sides of the argument before making a ruling about the noise complaint between the neighbors. "

Illustration overseeing

overseeing verb

/ˌoʊvərˈsiːɪŋ/ /ˌoʊvərˈsiːɪŋ/

To survey, look at something in a wide angle.

"From the hilltop, the park ranger was overseeing the entire valley, watching for any signs of fire. "

Illustration commander

commander noun

/kəˈmandə/ /kəˈmɑːndə/ /kəˈmændɚ/

One who exercises control and direction of a military or naval organization.

"The commander of the school's student council oversaw the organization of the annual fundraiser. "

Illustration administrative

administrative adjective

/ədˈmɪ.nɪs.tɹəˌtɪv/ /ədˈmɪ.nəsˌtɹeɪ.ɾɪv/

Of or relating to administering or administration.

"The school's administrative staff handles student records and schedules. "

Illustration initially

initially adverb

/ɪˈnɪʃli/

At the beginning.

"Initially, I thought the math problem was difficult, but then I found the solution. "

Illustration responsibilities

responsibilities noun

/rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪlətiz/ /rɪˌspɑːnsəˈbɪlətiz/

The state of being responsible, accountable, or answerable.

"Responsibility is a heavy burden."

Illustration designating

designating verb

/ˈdezɪɡneɪtɪŋ/ /dɪˈzɪɡneɪtɪŋ/

To mark out and make known; to point out; to indicate; to show; to distinguish by marks or description

"to designate the boundaries of a country"

Illustration translating

translating verb

/trænzˈleɪtɪŋ/ /trænsˈleɪtɪŋ/

Senses relating to the change of information, etc., from one form to another.

"She is translating the English book into French so her mother can read it. "

Illustration regulations

regulations noun

/ˌɹɛɡjəˈleɪʃənz/

The act of regulating or the condition of being regulated.

"The school has strict regulations about mobile phone use during class. "