👉 The term "praefectus" is a Latin term used in classical Roman law, specifically for the position of a procurator or judge. It was first used by Quintus Ennius in his work "De cogens juris", but its use as a title in Latin legal texts dates back to the 1st century AD. The praefectus is typically associated with the office of procurator, and it often refers to the person who is chosen or appointed to this office by
