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praetor

/ˈpɹiːtɔː/

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noun

Pretor

(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. "

En la antigua Roma, el pretor inicialmente sirvió como comandante militar, pero más tarde sus responsabilidades cambiaron para incluir la supervisión de los tribunales y el sistema legal.

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noun

Magistrado, alto funcionario

(by extension) A high civic or administrative official, especially a chief magistrate or mayor. Sometimes used as a title.

Examples :

"In the local town, the praetor announced new regulations regarding park hours and waste disposal. "

En la ciudad local, el magistrado anunció nuevas regulaciones con respecto al horario de los parques y la eliminación de residuos.

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El título del magistrado jefe, el alcalde y/o el podestà en Palermo, Verona y otras partes de la Italia de los siglos XVII y XVIII

(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.

Examples :

"In 18th-century Verona, citizens petitioned the praetor for a fair resolution to their property dispute. "

En la Verona del siglo XVIII, los ciudadanos solicitaron al pretor una resolución justa para su disputa de propiedad.

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