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proc⋅u⋅ra⋅tor

  [prok-yuh-rey-ter]
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–noun
1. Roman History. any of various imperial officials with fiscal or administrative powers.
2. a cellarer.
3. a person, as a deputy, attorney, or agent, employed to manage the affairs of another.
Origin:
1250–1300; ME < L prōcūrātor manager. See procuration, -tor

Related forms:
proc⋅u⋅ra⋅tor⋅ate, proc⋅u⋅ra⋅tor⋅ship, noun
proc⋅u⋅ra⋅to⋅ri⋅al  [prok-yer-uh-tawr-ee-uhl, -tohr-] , proc⋅u⋅ra⋅to⋅ry, adjective
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proc·u·ra·tor   (prŏk'yə-rā'tər)   
n.  

  1. One authorized to manage the affairs of another; an agent.

  2. 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.


[Middle English procuratour, from Old French, from Latin prōcūrātor, from prōcūrāre, to take care of; see procure.]
proc'u·ra·to'ri·al (-yər-ə-tôr'ē-əl, -tōr'-) adj.
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