praetorship
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of praetorship
Example Sentences
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Ever since the House of Hades when he’d resigned his praetorship, ambrosia and nectar didn’t taste like his favourite foods from Camp Jupiter.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
The patricians, in order to counteract undue influence in this respect, established the praetorship, the praetor having jurisdiction and vicegerence of the consuls during their absence.
From History of Human Society by Blackmar, Frank W. (Frank Wilson)
A new patrician office, the praetorship, was founded, the holders of which were to govern in the absence of the consuls.
From Outline of Universal History by Fisher, George Park
They gained the dictatorship in 356, the censorship in 351, and the praetorship in 337.
From A History of Rome to 565 A. D. by Boak, Arthur Edward Romilly
This was also the sole function of the praetorship and quaestorship, which were now filled by imperial appointment upon the recommendation of the city prefects.
From A History of Rome to 565 A. D. by Boak, Arthur Edward Romilly
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