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procurator
[prok-yuh-rey-ter]
noun
Roman History.any of various imperial officials with fiscal or administrative powers.
a cellarer.
a person, as a deputy, attorney, or agent, employed to manage the affairs of another.
procurator
/ ˈprɒkjʊrətərɪ, -trɪ, ˌprɒkjʊrəˈtɔːrɪəl, ˈprɒkjʊˌreɪtə, ˈprɒkjʊrəsɪ /
noun
(in ancient Rome) a civil official of the emperor's administration, often employed as the governor of a minor province or as a financial agent
rarea person engaged and authorized by another to manage his affairs
Other Word Forms
- procuratorate noun
- procuratorship noun
- procuratorial adjective
- procuratory adjective
- procuracy noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of procurator1
Word History and Origins
Origin of procurator1
Example Sentences
It said the procurator fiscal had decided against bringing Ms Docherty before a court and if she accepted the warning she would not be prosecuted.
There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding the death and a report will be sent to the procurator fiscal.
In these negotiations, a procurator fiscal can accept some not guilty pleas if the accused admits other charges.
A force spokesperson said: "A report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal in due course."
The supporters, most of whom had concealed their identity, will be reported to the procurator fiscal.
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