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Pretorium


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

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Noun

pretorium (plural pretoriums)

  1. The general's tent in an Ancient Roman camp.
  2. (by extension) A council of war.
  3. The official residence of a governor of a province.
  4. (by extension, dated) A splendid country seat.