Praetorian

  1. Noun.  A special bodyguard force used by Roman emperors. The symbol of the Praetorian Guard was the scorpion.
  2. Adjective.  Of or pertaining to a praetor.
  3. Adjective.  Corruptly mercenary and venal.
  4. Noun.  A praetor.

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