Definition

1. Noun:
   • The office or term of office of a praetor: "Praetorship" refers to the official position, duties, or period during which a person serves as a praetor, a high-ranking judicial and administrative magistrate in ancient Rome.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • His election to the praetorship was a significant step in his political career.
  • During his praetorship, he was responsible for administering justice in the province.

Advanced Usage

• "To hold the praetorship": To occupy the office of praetor.

  • Only citizens of high standing could hold the praetorship.

• "A year of praetorship": Referring to the one-year term typical of the office.

  • The laws passed during his year of praetorship were long-lasting.

Variants and Related Words

• Praetor (n): The magistrate who holds the office.

  • The praetor presided over the court.

• Praetorian (adj): Pertaining to a praetor or the praetorian guard.

  • He was given praetorian authority.

Synonyms

• Magistracy: A body of magistrates; the office of a magistrate.
• Judicature: The administration of justice; a judge's office.

Related Phrases

• "To stand for the praetorship": To be a candidate for the office of praetor.
  • After serving as quaestor, he announced he would stand for the praetorship.

Related Idioms

• "The robes of the praetorship": Symbolizing the authority and dignity of the office.
  • He assumed the robes of the praetorship with great solemnity.

Noun

1. the office of praetor