procurator

/prəˈkyʊrətər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who procures something, especially a lawyer or official who acts on behalf of the state in conducting a prosecution.

“The procurator general was responsible for overseeing the entire case.”

2. noun

A Roman magistrate who governed a province.

“In ancient Rome, procurators were appointed to govern provinces on behalf of the emperor.”

Synonyms

  • attorney
  • lawyer
  • representative

Antonyms

  • accused
  • defendant