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praetorian

/priˈtɔːriən/ /preɪˈtɔːriən/

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noun

Pretoriano

A member of a special bodyguard force used by Roman emperors. The symbol of the Praetorian Guard was the scorpion.

Examples :

"The emperor walked confidently through the city, surrounded by his loyal praetorian guards. "

El emperador caminó con confianza por la ciudad, rodeado por sus leales guardias pretorianos.

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noun

Pretor

Examples :

"The newly elected class president acted as a praetor, mediating disputes between students and enforcing the school's code of conduct. "

El recién elegido presidente de la clase actuó como pretor, mediando en las disputas entre los estudiantes y haciendo cumplir el código de conducta de la escuela.

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noun

Mercenario

A venal mercenary

Examples :

"The politician, facing intense scrutiny, hired a praetorian to spread misinformation and silence his critics for a hefty sum. "

El político, enfrentando un intenso escrutinio, contrató a un mercenario para difundir desinformación y silenciar a sus críticos por una suma considerable.

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adjective

pretoriano

Of or relating to a praetor.

Examples :

"The praetorian edict, outlining the legal procedures for his court, was posted prominently in the town square. "

El edicto pretoriano, que describía los procedimientos legales para su tribunal, se publicó de forma destacada en la plaza del pueblo.

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adjective

Relativo al pretorio

Of or relating to the pretorium in an ancient Roman camp.

Examples :

"The excavation revealed the praetorian guardhouse, located near the headquarters building within the Roman fort. "

La excavación reveló la casa de guardia relativa al pretorio, ubicada cerca del edificio de la sede dentro del fuerte romano.

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adjective

Corrupto, venal

Corruptly mercenary and venal.

Examples :

"The security guards at the factory had become so praetorian that they ignored blatant theft as long as they were paid a cut of the profits. "

Los guardias de seguridad de la fábrica se habían vuelto tan corruptos que ignoraban los robos descarados siempre que se les pagara una parte de las ganancias.

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