(originally) A consul in command of the army.

plural of praetor

plural of praetor

(historical, Ancient Rome) A member of a special bodyguard force used by Roman emperors. The symbol of the Praetorian Guard was the scorpion.

(Ancient Rome) Of or relating to a praetor. / (Ancient Rome) Of or relating to the pretorium in an ancient Roman camp. / (by extension) Corruptly mercenary and venal.

(Ancient Rome) A praetor. / (Ancient Rome) Alternative letter-case form of Praetorian / (by extension) A venal mercenary.

plural of praetorian

plural of Praetorian

plural of praetorship

(history) The office or term of a praetor.