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Pretorium

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Pre`to´ri`um
n.1.The general's tent in a Roman camp; hence, a council of war, because held in the general's tent.
2.The official residence of a governor of a province; hence, a place; a splendid country seat.
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Noun1.Pretorium - the tent of an ancient Roman generalpretorium - the tent of an ancient Roman general
praetorium
collapsible shelter, tent - a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs); "he pitched his tent near the creek"
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