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

In October 2024 the procurator, a senior church appointed lawyer, ruled there was "sufficient evidence to provide a realistic prospect of conviction" in church law.

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

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Police Scotland said a report will be sent to the procurator fiscal.

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"On discussion with the procurator fiscal, it became clear that perhaps taking the money was the best option. But in truth we felt, and it seems crazy, that we'd let people down."

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Officers said the death was not suspicious and a report would be submitted to the procurator fiscal.

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