Procurator
(noun)
- A person appointed to manage the affairs of another, especially a legal representative appointed by a court.
- A person who acts as an agent for another person in legal or business matters.
- A government official in ancient Rome responsible for administration of justice and the management of finances in a province or district.
Origin:
Late latin procuratōr, from latin procurāre to take care of, manage, from pro- for + curāre to take care of.
Examples:
- The procurator was appointed by the court to manage the affairs of the incapacitated individual.
- The procurator acted as an agent for the company, negotiating contracts and representing their interests.
- The procurator was responsible for the administration of justice and the management of finances in the province.
- As a procurator, it was his job to handle legal matters on behalf of his client.
- The procurator played a vital role in the efficient functioning of the Roman government, serving as a liaison between the emperor and the provinces.