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| prae·to·ri·an [ pree táwree ən ] or pre·to·ri·an [ pree táwree ən ] |
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1. relating to praetors: relating to praetors or to the office of praetor
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2. corrupt: corrupt and venal
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formal
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noun (plural prae·to·ri·ans) (plural pre·to·ri·ans) |
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ancient Roman of praetor rank: in ancient Rome, a holder or former holder of the office of praetor
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