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PRETORIAL

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Of or relating to a Roman praetor

Example:

praetorial powers

Synonyms:

praetorial; praetorian; pretorial; pretorian

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

praetor (an annually elected magistrate of the ancient Roman Republic)

Derivation:

praetor (an annually elected magistrate of the ancient Roman Republic)

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