pretorian
noun
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A member of a special bodyguard force used by Roman emperors. The symbol of the Praetorian Guard was the scorpion.
noun
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A praetor
A venal mercenary
adjective
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Of or relating to a praetor.
Of or relating to the pretorium in an ancient Roman camp.
Example: The praetorian gate was directly in front of the general's tent, and nearest to the enemy.
Corruptly mercenary and venal.