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Pretorian

adjective
1.
Of or relating to a Roman praetor.  Synonyms: praetorial, praetorian, pretorial.
2.
Characteristic of or similar to the corruptible soldiers in the Praetorian Guard with respect to corruption or political venality.  Synonym: Praetorian.





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