Pretorium

Alternative forms

• praetorium
• prætorium obsolete

Origin

From , from praetor.

Full definition of pretorium

Noun

1. (historical) The general's tent in an Ancient Roman camp.
2. (by extension) A council of war.
3. (historical) The official residence of the Ancient Roman praetor, proconsul, or governor in a province.
4. (by extension, dated) A splendid country seat.

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