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noun
1.
a person appointed to keep watch over students at examinations.
2.
an official charged with various duties, especially with the maintenance of good order.
verb (used with object), verb (used without object)
3.
to supervise or monitor.
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Proctorship
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Related forms
proc·to·ri·al·ly, adverb
proc·tor·ship, noun
sub·proc·tor, noun
sub·proc·to·ri·al, adjective
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Word Origin & History
proctor
late 14c., contraction of procurator (late 13c.), "official agent of a church or holy order," from O.Fr. procuratour (13c.), from L. procuratorem "manager, agent, deputy," from procurare (see procure).
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