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  1. Praetor - Wikipedia

    During the time of the Roman Republic, the Urban Praetor allegedly issued an annual edict, usually on the advice of jurists (since the Praetor himself was not necessarily educated in the …

  2. Praetor | Magistrate, Law & Jurisdiction | Britannica

    Praetor, in ancient Rome, a judicial officer who had broad authority in cases of equity, was responsible for the production of the public games, and, in the absence of consuls, exercised …

  3. Praetor - World History Encyclopedia

    Mar 27, 2024 · A praetor was a senior magistrate in ancient Roman government, who was granted executive or imperium powers similar to that of the consuls. Although originally...

  4. PRAETOR Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of PRAETOR is an ancient Roman magistrate ranking below a consul and having chiefly judicial functions.

  5. The Powerful Praetor Roman Magistrate - ThoughtCo

    Aug 14, 2019 · A praetor was one of the greater Roman magistrates with imperium or legal power. They led armies, presided in law courts, and administered the law. Judging matters …

  6. Praetor - Livius

    The word praetor indicates the man who 'goes before the others'. If this is taken literally, the title may be derived from the army; if we allow for a figure of speech, it may have been coined to …

  7. Praetor Explained

    What is Praetor? Praetor was the title granted by the government of ancient Rome to a man acting in one of two official capacities: the ...

  8. Praetors and Executive Power in Ancient Rome - Brewminate

    Jul 26, 2024 · Initially, at the founding of the Republic, the term praetor (it means “to go before” – from prae ire) was used to designate the two annually elected republican magistrates who …

  9. Praetor: A Roman Official with Potestas - Just JLM

    Sep 24, 2024 · The praetor was a vital figure in the Roman Republic and Empire, embodying the principles of authority, justice, and governance that were central to Roman society.

  10. Praetor Definition - Ancient Mediterranean Key Term | Fiveable

    There were two main types of praetors: the praetor urbanus, who handled cases involving citizens within Rome, and the praetor peregrinus, who dealt with legal matters involving non-citizens.