praetorium

[ pree-tawr-ee-uhm ]

noun

Roman History.
- Usually Prae·to·ri·um . the palace of a provincial governor or of the consul or emperor.
- Often Prae·to·ri·um . the tent or building occupied by the general or commanding officer in a military camp.
a large, imposing official building or residence.

Origin of praetorium

First recorded in 1530–40; from Latin, equivalent to praetor + -ium

Principia or, as it is often (though perhaps less correctly) styled by moderns, praetorium.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 3 | Various
The prefect of the praetorium was determined to satisfy the soldiers, regardless altogether of the feelings of the provincials.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 1 | Various
It was early, and they themselves didn't enter into the praetorium, that they might not be defiled, but might eat the Passover.
The World English Bible (WEB), The Old Testament, Complete | Various
praetorium: the Roman governor's residence and office building, and those who work there.
The World English Bible (WEB), The Old Testament, Complete | Various
In the middle of a Roman fortress was the praetorium or general's quarters.
Cheshire | Charles E. Kelsey

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