Pretorial (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to a Roman praetor; "praetorial powers".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The Roman general's pretorial powers allowed him to govern the province with absolute authority.
- The pretorial court was established to handle civil lawsuits between Roman citizens.
- In the late Roman Republic, the office of praetor was considered the stepping stone to a pretorial career.
- The governor of the province exercised pretorial powers, commanding both the military and civil administration.
- As part of his pretorial duties, the Roman magistrate was responsible for the administration of justice.