1. the office, term, or jurisdiction of a proconsul in ancient Rome
Usage: historical
2. the territory governed by a proconsul
Usage: historical

Examples

• Caesar’s proconsulate in Gaul lasted from 58 to 50 BCE.
• The proconsulate of Asia was one of the most prestigious positions in the Roman Empire.
• During his proconsulate, he implemented significant administrative reforms.
• The boundaries of the proconsulate were clearly defined by Roman law.
• His proconsulate ended when he was recalled to Rome.
• The proconsulate included several important cities and trade routes.