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praetors

/ˈpriːtərz/ /ˈpreɪtərz/

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

Examples :

"In ancient Rome, praetors initially served as judges, but their responsibilities later expanded to include governing provinces. "
history government politics

Related Words

Illustration allocation

allocation noun

/ˌæləˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌæloʊˈkeɪʃən/

The process or procedure for allocating things, especially money or other resources.

"The allocation of new permits is on a first-come, first-served basis."

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governing verb

/ˈɡʌvənɪŋ/ /ˈɡʌvɚnɪŋ/

To make and administer the public policy and affairs of; to exercise sovereign authority in.

"The old king governed the land wisely."

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futuristic adjective

/ˈfjuːt͡ʃɚɪstɪk/

Of technology, a concept, etc, so far advanced as to appear to be from the future.

"The school's new library is filled with futuristic technology, like holographic textbooks and interactive displays. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

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

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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. "

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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. "

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initially adverb

/ɪˈnɪʃli/

At the beginning.

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

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provinces noun

/ˈpɹɒvɪnsɪz/ /ˈpɹɑvɪnsɪz/

A region of the earth or of a continent; a district or country.

"Canada is divided into ten provinces and three territories. "

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magistrates noun

/ˈmædʒɪstɹeɪts/

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 magistrates decided the noise complaint was valid and ordered the neighbor to reduce the volume of their music after 10 PM. "

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responsibilities noun

/rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪlətiz/ /rɪˌspɑːnsəˈbɪlətiz/

The state of being responsible, accountable, or answerable.

"Responsibility is a heavy burden."

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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"

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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. "