proconsulate

Meanings

• noun

  An ancient Roman office, originally held by a consul when he was away from Rome, later held by a magistrate with consular powers.

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Variants

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proconsul , proconsular , proconsulate , proconsulates , proconsuls , proconsulship , proconsulships

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Etymology

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From Latin proconsul, pro 'for' and consul 'governor'.

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Trivia

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1. The proconsulate was one of the highest offices in the Roman Republic and Empire, often held by prominent politicians and military commanders.

2. The first known proconsul was Spurius Cassius Vecellinus in 486 BC.

3. The last proconsul of ancient Rome was Flavius Aetius in 454 AD.

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1. consul: A magistrate in ancient Rome with supreme executive power in the republic and military command in times of peace.

2. province: A territorial unit governed by a Roman magistrate or proconsul.

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The proconsulate was an important office in the Roman Republic and Empire, representing the power and authority of Rome in its provinces. It was often held by prominent politicians and military commanders.

How to Memorize "proconsulate"

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2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the mnemonic 'ProConsul = Powerful Roman Consul' to help memorize the meaning of the term.

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