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procu·ra·tor (präk′yo̵̅o̅ rāt′ər, -yə-)
noun
- an official of ancient Rome who managed the financial affairs of a province or acted as governor of a lesser province
- a person employed to manage another's affairs; agent
Etymology: ME procuratour < OFr < L procurator < procurare: see procure
Related Forms:
- procuratorial proc′u·ra·to′·rial (-yo̵̅o̅ re tôr′ē əl, -yə-) adjective
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