procurator

[ prok-yuh-rey-ter ]

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.

procurator

/ ˈprɒkjʊrətərɪ; -trɪ; ˌprɒkjʊrəˈtɔːrɪəl; ˈprɒkjʊˌreɪtə; ˈprɒkjʊrəsɪ /

noun

1. (in ancient Rome) a civil official of the emperor's administration, often employed as the governor of a minor province or as a financial agent
2. rare.
   a person engaged and authorized by another to manage his affairs

Derived Forms

• procuracy, noun
• procuratorial, adjective

Other Words From

• procu·rator·ate procu·rator·ship noun
• proc·u·ra·to·ri·al [prok-yer-, uh, -, tawr, -ee-, uh, l, -, tohr, -], procu·ra·tory adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of procurator¹

1250–1300; Middle English < Latin prōcūrātor manager. See procuration, -tor

Word History and Origins

Origin of procurator¹

C13: from Latin: a manager, from prōcūrāre to attend to

Example Sentences

The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service said a fatal accident inquiry would not be held.

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The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service later confirmed it had received reports relating 10 individuals.

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"The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service will study this judgment carefully and integrate its consequences into their continuing efforts to improve how they work."

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The Crown and Procurator Fiscal Service said reports from police relating to 10 individuals had been received.

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Deputy procurator fiscal Sineidin Corrins leads the organised crime unit at the Crown Office, Scotland's prosecution service.

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Related Words

• backup
• replacement
• stand-in
• surrogate