proconsuls

[US]/prəʊ'kɒns(ə)l/
[UK]/pro'kɑnsl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. regional governor, colonial governor

Phrases & Collocations

Roman proconsul

Example Sentences

In the year following his term of consulship, the proconsul held imperial authority outside of Rome in whichever province he was assigned to govern.

The proconsul was responsible for governing the province.

The proconsul consulted with his advisors before making a decision.

The proconsul's term in office was marked by peace and prosperity.

The proconsul wielded great power in the region.

The proconsul's authority extended over multiple territories.

The proconsul held court in the grand palace.

The proconsul was known for his fair and just rulings.

The proconsul's decisions were final and binding.

The proconsul negotiated treaties with neighboring kingdoms.

The proconsul's term ended with a grand celebration.

Real-world Examples

When the proconsul saw what had happened, he believed, for he was amazed at the teaching about the Lord.

Source: 44 Acts Soundtrack Bible Theater Version - NIV

General Douglas MacArthur was appointed virtually the proconsul of Japan with powers were so sweeping that his word was law.

Source: The rise and fall of superpowers.

Rome soon responded with the proconsul of Syria, Cestius Gallus, marching south with around 30,000 troops to put down the revolt.

Source: Character Profile

But Elymas the sorcerer (for that is what his name means) opposed them and tried to turn the proconsul from the faith.

Source: 44 Acts Soundtrack Bible Theater Version - NIV

He was proconsul then, and with his own hand he placed on my distempered head the crown I had won in a rhetorical contest.

Source: Volume Four: Confessions

Then the crowd there turned on Sosthenes the synagogue leader and beat him in front of the proconsul; and Gallio showed no concern whatever.

Source: 44 Acts Soundtrack Bible Theater Version - NIV

The Roman provinces were ruled for Rome's benefit alone. The proconsuls and propraetors themselves were accountable only to the Roman Senate, of which they were already influential members.

Source: The rise and fall of superpowers.

If, then, Demetrius and his fellow craftsmen have a grievance against anybody, the courts are open and there are proconsuls. They can press charges.

Source: 44 Acts Soundtrack Bible Theater Version - NIV

Before the fall of the Roman republic, a usury of the same kind seems to have been common in the provinces, under the ruinous administration of their proconsuls.

Source: The Wealth of Nations (Part One)

As was  traditional Vespasian was able to administer a foreign province following his consulship, and  in 63 AD he became proconsul of Africa, where he demonstrated his rigorous administrative and  financial skills.

Source: Character Profile

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