What is the meaning of the term "proconsul", as used to describe Grey?
A military leader
A religious figure
An appointed civil servant
A governor in the service of an empire
Answer
A proconsul is a governor in the service of an empire. The term is derived from the Latin word "procōnsul", which means "chief consul". In ancient Rome, the proconsul was a magistrate who was appointed by the Senate to govern a province in the absence of a consul. The proconsul was usually a member of the senatorial class and was expected to serve for a term of one year.
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