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Pretorial

Adjective

1. Relating to Pretoria, the administrative capital of South Africa.

Example sentence:

The pretorial government is responsible for making important decisions for the country.

Adjective

2. Resembling or characteristic of a Pretorian Guard, the imperial bodyguard of ancient Rome.

Example sentence:

His pretorial appearance in the parade made him look powerful and formidable.

Adjective

3. Relating to a court or magistrate, especially in ancient Rome.

Example sentence:

The pretorial jurisdiction was expanded to cover a wider range of cases.

Noun

4. (in ancient Rome) A magistrate or judge.

Example sentence:

The pretorials played a significant role in maintaining law and order.

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