"promagistrate" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: promagistrates [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} promagistrate (plural promagistrates)
  1. In ancient Rome, an ex-consul or ex-praetor whose imperium (the power to command an army) was extended at the end of his annual term of office or later. Related terms: promagistracy Translations (ancient Roman office): promagistrato [masculine] (Italian)

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