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pretor

/ˈpriːtɔːr/ /ˈprɛtər/

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Претор

(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. "

В римской истории власть претора эволюционировала, первоначально сосредоточившись на судебных обязанностях, а затем расширившись до управления провинциями.

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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 :

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

Высокопоставленный чиновник маленького городка объявил праздник в честь годовщины города.

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Титул магистрата или мэра

(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. "

В Вероне XVIII века горожане обратились к магистрату с просьбой разрешить спор из-за рыночных прилавков.

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