procurator
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
See procurator in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(prŏkˈyə-rāˌtər)
noun- One authorized to manage the affairs of another; an agent.
- An employee of the Roman emperor in civil affairs, especially in finance and taxes, in management of imperial estates and properties, and in governing minor provinces.
Related Forms:
- procˌu·ra·toˈri·al (-yər-ə-tôrˈē-əl, -tōrˈ-) adjective
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