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proc·u·ra·tor

 (prŏk′yə-rā′tər)
n.
1. One who is authorized to act on behalf of another; an agent.
2. An employee of the Roman emperor in civil affairs, especially in finance and taxes, in management of imperial estates and properties, and in governing minor provinces.

[Middle English procuratour, from Old French, from Latin prōcūrātor, from prōcūrāre, to take care of; see procure.]

proc′u·ra·to′ri·al (-yər-ə-tôr′ē-əl) adj.
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