Procurator
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈpɹɒkjʊˌɹeɪtə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Procurator is a noun meaning A tax collector.
Meaning
A tax collector.
More Meanings
- An agent or attorney.
- (Ancient Rome) The governor of a small imperial province.
- A legal officer who both investigates and prosecutes crimes, found in some inquisitorial legal systems, particularly communist or formerly communist states – see public procurator
Word Forms
- procurators
- procuratour
Synonyms for procurator
Depending on context, synonyms include proxy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include proxy, ombudsperson, ombudsman, procureur, procuracy, deputy.
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