Associations to the word «Pretor»

Wiktionary

PRETOR, noun. [15th–17th CC., 20th C.–present] Alternative spelling of praetor

Dictionary definition

PRETOR, noun. An annually elected magistrate of the ancient Roman Republic.

Wise words

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