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pretor

/ˈpriːtɔːr/ /ˈprɛtər/

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Préteur

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

Examples :

"In Roman history, the power of the pretor evolved, initially focused on judicial duties and later expanding to include governorship of provinces. "

Dans l'histoire romaine, le pouvoir du préteur a évolué, se concentrant initialement sur les fonctions judiciaires et s'étendant plus tard 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 :

"The pretor of the small town declared a holiday in honor of the town's anniversary. "

Le magistrat de la petite ville a décrété un jour férié en l'honneur de l'anniversaire de la ville.

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Le titre de magistrat en Italie

(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 pretor to resolve a dispute over market stalls. "

Au XVIIIe siècle, à Vérone, les citoyens ont adressé une requête au magistrat pour résoudre un différend concernant les étals du marché.

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