Main Entry: proc·u·ra·tor

Pronunciation: \ˈprä-kyə-ˌrā-tər\

Function: noun

Date: 14th century

1 : one that manages another's affairs : agent
2 : an officer of the Roman empire entrusted with management of the financial affairs of a province and often having administrative powers as agent of the emperor

— proc·u·ra·to·ri·al \ˌprä-kyə-rə-ˈtȯr-ē-əl\ adjective