n. [ L. propraetor; pro for, before + praetor a pretor. ] (Rom. Antiq.) A magistrate who, having been pretor at home, was appointed to the government of a province.
n. [ For older proprietary: cf. F. propriétarie. ] One who has the legal right or exclusive title to anything, whether in possession or not; an owner;
a. Of or pertaining to ownership; proprietary;
n. The state of being proprietor; ownership. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ For older proprietary: cf. F. propriétarie. ] One who has the legal right or exclusive title to anything, whether in possession or not; an owner;
a. Of or pertaining to ownership; proprietary;
n. The state of being proprietor; ownership. [ 1913 Webster ]