"praetorship" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈpɹiːtəʃɪp/ [UK] Forms: praetorships [plural], prætorship [alternative], pretorship [alternative]
Etymology: From praetor + -ship. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|praetor|ship}} praetor + -ship Head templates: {{en-noun}} praetorship (plural praetorships)
  1. (history) The office or term of a praetor. Categories (topical): History Categories (place): Roman Empire Translations (Translations): préture [feminine] (French)

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