praetor
In ancient Rome, a magistrate, elected annually, who assisted the consuls (the chief magistrates) and presided over the civil courts. After a year in office, a praetor would act as a provincial governor for a further year.
The number of praetors was finally increased to eight. The office declined in importance under the emperors.
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