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praetor

/ˈpɹiːtɔː/

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Претор

(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. "

В Древнем Риме претор первоначально служил военным командиром, но позже его обязанности сместились в сторону надзора за судами и правовой системой.

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Высокопоставленный чиновник, магистрат

(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. "

В местном городе магистрат объявил о новых правилах, касающихся часов работы парков и утилизации отходов.

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Титул главного магистрата, мэра и/или подесты в Палермо, Вероне и других частях Италии XVII и XVIII веков

(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. "

В Вероне XVIII века горожане обратились к претору с просьбой о справедливом разрешении их имущественного спора.

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