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praetors

/ˈpriːtərz/ /ˈpreɪtərz/

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noun

Преторы

(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. "

В Древнем Риме преторы первоначально служили судьями, но позже их обязанности расширились, включив в себя управление провинциями.

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noun

Высокопоставленный чиновник, магистрат

(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. "

В футуристическом обществе, управляемом округами, избранные магистраты каждого региона встретились, чтобы обсудить распределение ресурсов и безопасность сообщества.

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Преторы

(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. "

В Вероне XVIII века споры часто доводились до преторов, которые выступали в качестве главных магистратов города.

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