procurator
[/ˈprɒkjərətər/]
nounmasculinepl: procurators
procurador
1. A person appointed to manage the affairs of another person or organization; a legal representative or agent
The procurator handled all legal matters on behalf of the absent owner.
O procurador cuidou de todos os assuntos legais em nome do proprietário ausente.
2. In ancient Rome, a provincial governor or official responsible for financial and administrative matters
The Roman procurator collected taxes from the province.
O procurador romano coletava impostos da província.
3. A person who procures or obtains something for another
The procurator secured the necessary supplies for the expedition.
O procurador conseguiu os suprimentos necessários para a expedição.
In Brazilian and Portuguese legal systems, 'procurador' is an important professional title referring to lawyers and legal representatives. The term has deep historical roots in Roman law and continues to be used in modern legal practice. In historical contexts, it refers to Roman provincial administrators with significant power over finances and local governance.
Related Idioms & Phrases
power of procurator - legal authority granted to act on behalf of another
procurator fiscal - Scottish legal officer equivalent to a public prosecutor
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