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praetors

/ˈpriːtərz/ /ˈpreɪtərz/

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noun

Préteurs

(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. "

Dans la Rome antique, les préteurs servaient initialement de juges, mais leurs responsabilités se sont ensuite étendues à la gouvernance des provinces.

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Magistrat, haut fonctionnaire

(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. "

Dans une société futuriste gouvernée par des districts, les magistrats élus de chaque région se sont réunis pour discuter de la répartition des ressources et de la sécurité de la communauté.

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Préteurs

(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. "

À Vérone au XVIIIe siècle, les litiges étaient souvent portés devant les préteurs, qui agissaient en tant que principaux magistrats de la ville.

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