Definition

A title used in ancient Rome for a magistrate who had judicial authority, similar to a judge.

Example

The pretor presided over the court and made important legal decisions.

Conversation

Did you know that in ancient Rome, a pretor was a type of magistrate?

Really? I had no idea what their role was!

Yeah, they were responsible for administering justice.

That's interesting! I love learning about history.

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Root Explanation

Pretor → The word 'pretor' comes from Latin 'praetor' (meaning leader or commander). It originally referred to a Roman magistrate with judicial authority, thus denoting a person in a position of leadership or command.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'leader' ('praetor') when you remember that a 'pretor' is someone in a position of authority.

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