procurator

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This new tax structure was assessed through census lists and administered by procurators, imperial officials who made collections and oversaw the payment of public officials in the province.

From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023

“We are not rich, and hiring lawyers or procurators is a costly affair,” said Rodríguez.

From The Guardian • Apr. 21, 2021

Det Supt Willie Guild, of Police Scotland, said: "Our top priority is the safety of the individual. "We're working closely with the procurators fiscal to ensure victims' views and concerns are taken into consideration.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2014

It is made up of a team of specialist Crown Counsel, who direct criminal investigations from the earliest stages, providing advice to procurators fiscal on how best to bring the cases to court.

From BBC • Aug. 1, 2011

Their procurators in Madrid made a combined attack on Despujols, both in the reptile press and by representations to the ministry.

From The Inhabitants of the Philippines by Sawyer, Frederic H.