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During the republic, six or eight were generally elected each year to serve judicial functions throughout Rome and other governmental responsibilities.
In the absence of the Consuls, a Praetor would be given command of the garrison in Rome or in Italy.
Also, a Praetor could exercise the functions of the Consuls throughout Rome, but their main function was that of a judge.
They would preside over trials involving criminal acts as well as grant court orders or validate " illegal " acts as acts of administering justice.
After a term as Praetor, the magistrate would serve as a provincial governor in the office of Propraetor, wielding Propraetor imperium, commanding the province ’ s legions, and possessing ultimate authority within his province ( s ).
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