procurators
Procurator is a historical and legal term used for a person authorized to act on behalf of another in a range of duties, most notably the prosecution of crimes or the management of someone’s affairs. The word derives from Latin procurator, meaning “one who pursues or manages for another.” In modern English usage, it often designates a public prosecutor or government attorney, but its precise meaning varies by jurisdiction.
Historically, in the Roman Empire a procurator was a provincial official responsible for finances and tax collection,
In contemporary civil-law jurisdictions, procurator-like offices are common. Examples include France (Procureur de la République, the
The role can also refer to an attorney-in-fact or guardian who acts on behalf of another in
In ecclesiastical or royal contexts, procurators have been officials who collect revenues or manage assets on
Today, the English term “procurator” is rare outside official titles; most jurisdictions use “prosecutor” or “public