Definitions for pretor

pretor pre·tor

Spelling: [pree-ter]
IPA: /ˈpri tər/

Pretor is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 9 points.

You can make 91 anagrams from letters in pretor (eoprrt).

Definitions for pretor

noun

  1. praetor.
  2. (in the ancient Roman republic) one of a number of elected magistrates charged chiefly with the administration of civil justice and ranking next below a consul.

Origin of pretor

1375-1425; late Middle English pretor Latin praetor, for *praeitor leader, literally, one going before, equivalent to *praei-, variant stem of praeīre to go before, lead (prae- Examples for pretor

In Rome under the Republic there was divided between the pretor and the judex the power to decide controversies.

The Romans issued marriage-licenses, but before doing so a pretor passed on the fitness of the candidates for each other.

The pretor had other duties, but the judex was confined to the single duty to hear and determine.

Word Value for pretor
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8

Words with friends

9

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