procurator
Americannoun
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Roman History. any of various imperial officials with fiscal or administrative powers.
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a cellarer.
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a person, as a deputy, attorney, or agent, employed to manage the affairs of another.
noun
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(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
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rare a person engaged and authorized by another to manage his affairs
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
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A force spokesperson said: "There are no suspicious circumstances, and a report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal."
From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026
He did not answer on that point but in relation to his decision, said "the procurator is independent of the Church and all others involved in the process".
From BBC • Dec. 9, 2025
They had asked the procurator about arrangements to make it less intimidating to give evidence, but had not received a response.
From BBC • Dec. 9, 2025
BBC File on 4 Investigates put this to procurator Paul Reid KC.
From BBC • Dec. 9, 2025
As sacristan of the church and procurator of the church and residence of St. Mary's for thirty-nine years, he endeared himself to the clergy and the people by his many virtues and great piety.
From Donahoe's Magazine, Volume XV, No. 3 Volume XV (Jan 1886-Jul 1886) by Various
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