Praetorship (Noun)
Meaning
The office of praetor.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- He held the praetorship in the province of Sicily during a tumultuous period in Roman history.
- The ambitious young politician set his sights on attaining the praetorship as a stepping stone to greater power.
- Her family's influence helped secure her a praetorship despite her relatively young age.
- After completing his praetorship, he was granted a consulship and rose to prominence in the Roman Senate.
- The duties of the praetorship included administering justice and commanding the military forces within the assigned province.