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Procurator (Noun)

Meaning 1

A person authorized to act for another.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • The emperor appointed a procurator to manage his vast estate while he was away on a campaign.
  • In Roman law, a procurator was often a trusted slave or freedman who handled business transactions on behalf of his master.
  • As a procurator, the lawyer was authorized to negotiate and sign contracts on behalf of her client.
  • The wealthy merchant chose a reliable procurator to oversee his trading operations in the distant colonies.
  • During his absence, the king designated his trusted advisor as procurator to govern the kingdom in his name.

Synonyms

  • Proxy
  • Placeholder

Hypernyms

  • Agent

Meaning 2

(ancient Rome) someone employed by the Roman Emperor to manage finance and taxes.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • The procurator was responsible for collecting taxes from the provinces and sending them back to Rome.
  • In the Roman Empire, the procurator played a crucial role in managing the emperor's finances and overseeing tax collection.
  • As a procurator, Marcus was tasked with increasing revenue from the province of Gaul through more efficient tax collection methods.
  • The Roman Emperor appointed a procurator to oversee the financial administration of the newly conquered territories.
  • A procurator was often chosen for his ability to manage complex financial transactions and negotiate with local leaders.

Hypernyms

  • Administrative Official

Hyponyms

  • Pontius Pilate
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