praetorial

Thân thiện

The Roman magistrate exercised his praetorial authority from the tribunal.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Relating to a praetor: Pertaining to or associated with a praetor, a high-ranking judicial and administrative official in ancient Rome.
   • Relating to the authority or office of a praetor: Concerning the powers, duties, or jurisdiction held by a Roman praetor.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The praetorial edict was a key source of Roman law. (The edict issued by a praetor was a key source of Roman law.)
  • He was granted praetorial authority to govern the province. (He was granted the authority of a praetor to govern the province.)

Advanced Usage

• "praetorial imperium": The supreme executive power held by a praetor.
  • The general exercised praetorial imperium even outside Rome.
• "praetorial court": A court presided over by a praetor.
  • The case was heard in a praetorial court.

Variants and Related Words

• Praetor (n): The title of the Roman official.
• Praetorian (adj): Often used similarly to "praetorial," but can specifically relate to the Praetorian Guard.
• Praetorship (n): The office or term of a praetor.

Synonyms

• Judicial (in the specific Roman context)
• Magisterial

Notes on Meaning

This is a highly specific historical and legal term. Its use is almost exclusively in academic contexts discussing ancient Roman government, law, or military history. It does not have common modern applications outside of these fields.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. of or relating to a Roman praetor
   • praetorial powers

Từ đồng nghĩa

• praetorian
• pretorian
• pretorial