procurator

American  

[prok-yuh-rey-ter] / ˈprɒk yəˌreɪ tər /

noun

1. Roman History. any of various imperial officials with fiscal or administrative powers.

2. a cellarer.

3. a person, as a deputy, attorney, or agent, employed to manage the affairs of another.

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procurator British  

/ ˈprɒkjʊrətərɪ, -trɪ, ˌprɒkjʊrəˈtɔːrɪəl, ˈprɒkjʊˌreɪtə, ˈprɒkjʊrəsɪ /

noun

1. (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

2. rare a person engaged and authorized by another to manage his affairs

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Other Word Forms

• procuracy noun
• procuratorate noun
• procuratorial adjective
• procuratorship noun
• procuratory adjective

Etymology

Origin of procurator

1250–1300; Middle English < Latin prōcūrātor manager. See procuration, -tor

Example Sentences

He was released and a report was sent to the procurator fiscal but he is yet to appear in court.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

The force said that inquiries were ongoing but there did not appear to be any suspicious circumstances and a report would be sent to the procurator fiscal.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

BBC File on 4 Investigates put this to procurator Paul Reid KC.

From BBC • Dec. 9, 2025

Police Scotland said there did not appear to be any suspicious circumstances and a report will be sent to the procurator fiscal.

From BBC • Nov. 9, 2025

However, after taking some time to consider, the procurator declined the offer.

From The Inhabitants of the Philippines by Sawyer, Frederic H.

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