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praetors

/ˈpriːtərz/ /ˈpreɪtərz/

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noun

大法官，行政长官

(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. "

在古罗马，大法官最初担任法官，但后来他们的职责扩大到包括管理各个省份。

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noun

执政官，行政长官

(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. "

在未来社会中，各个区域由不同行政区管理，每个区选出的行政长官们会面，讨论资源分配和社区安全问题。

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noun

地方行政长官，市长。

(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. "

在18世纪的维罗纳，纠纷常常被提交给当时的地方行政长官，也就是市长处理。

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