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praetors

/ˈpriːtərz/ /ˈpreɪtərz/

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noun

Pretores

(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. "

En la antigua Roma, los pretores inicialmente servían como jueces, pero sus responsabilidades se expandieron más tarde para incluir el gobierno de las provincias.

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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 a futuristic society governed by districts, the elected praetors of each region met to discuss resource allocation and community safety. "

En una sociedad futurista gobernada por distritos, los magistrados electos de cada región se reunieron para discutir la asignación de recursos y la seguridad de la comunidad.

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Pretores

(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, disputes were often brought before the praetors, who acted as the city's chief magistrates. "

En la Verona del siglo XVIII, las disputas a menudo se llevaban ante los pretores, que actuaban como los principales magistrados de la ciudad.

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