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PRETORIAL
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of or relating to a Roman praetor
Example:
praetorial powers
Synonyms:
praetorial; praetorian; pretorial; pretorian
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Pertainym:
praetor (an annually elected magistrate of the ancient Roman Republic)
Derivation:
praetor (an annually elected magistrate of the ancient Roman Republic)