praetorium
/priˈtɔriəm/
noun
- The official residence or headquarters of a Roman governor or military commander.
- The Roman governor held court in the praetorium, hearing cases from local citizens.
- Archaeologists uncovered the remains of a praetorium near the ancient city walls.
- The soldiers gathered at the praetorium to receive orders from their commander.
- In the Bible, the palace or judgment hall where Pontius Pilate tried Jesus.
- Pilate's praetorium had a stone pavement where the soldiers mocked Jesus.
- Jesus was brought before Pilate in the praetorium for questioning.
- The praetorium in Jerusalem was a large, fortified building used by the Roman authorities.
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