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Pretorium
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Pre-to′ri-um
,Noun.
[L.
praetorium
, fr. praetor
.] 1.
The general’s tent in a Roman camp; hence, a council of war, because held in the general's tent.
2.
The official residence of a governor of a province; hence, a place; a splendid country seat.
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pretorium
pretorium
English
Alternative forms
- praetorium
- prætorium (obsolete)
Noun
pretorium (plural pretoriums)
- The general's tent in an Ancient Roman camp.
- (by extension) A council of war.
- The official residence of a governor of a province.
- (by extension, dated) A splendid country seat.