praetorial

9.9

Relating to the office or power of a Roman official called a praetor

adjective
/priˈtɔrɪəl/

Specialized

: pretoriano

The praetorial office was crucial in the Roman legal system.

Examples

Historical texts analyze the influence of praetorial authority in ancient Roman governance.
The senator argued that the new law extended praetorial powers beyond traditional limits.
Legal scholars debate the scope of praetorial intervention in provincial matters.
In ancient Rome, the praetorial authority held significant power.
In ancient Rome, the role of a praetorial magistrate was vital for maintaining public order.
The reforms proposed by the praetorial office aimed to improve the administration of justice.
Legal disputes often fell under the praetorial jurisdiction, showcasing its importance in governance.

Synonyms

pretorial

vspraetorial

Literature

9.9

Relating to the actions and power of a Roman judge or governor called a praetor

is the same meaning but differs as a variant form

praetorian

vspraetorial

Specialized

9.9

Relating to a Roman official who acted as a judge and army leader

is the same but more general about office and authority

pretorian

vspraetorial

Literature

9.9

Relating to a Roman official called a praetor who had power over the law

is broader, focusing on office and authority rather than election detail

Surface Forms

praetorial positive

Morphology

praetorial = praetor (transparent) = praetor + ial

Formed by the regular adjectival suffix '-ial' attached to 'praetor', so the relation is morphologically regular.

Etymology

The word praetorial comes from the Latin official praetor, a public leader who 'went before' others to lead and judge, and the Latin part prae- is like the English pre- meaning 'before'. So praetorial means 'relating to a praetor' or to that official's office and authority.