Category:Procurator

Proc"u*ra`tor, n. Etym: [l.: cf. F. procurateur. See procure, and cf. Proctor. ]

1. (law)

Defn: one who manages another's affairs, either generally or in a Special matter; an agent; a proctor. Chaucer. Shak.

2. (rom. Antiq.)

Defn: a governor of a province under the emperors; also, one who had Charge of the imperial revenues in a province; as, the procurator of Judea. Procurator fiscal (scots law), public prosecutor, or district Attorney.