1. the offices, terms of service, or territories governed by proconsuls in ancient Rome
Usage: historical; plural form

Examples

• The Roman Senate assigned several proconsulates to experienced generals.
• His proconsulates in Gaul and Spain made him wealthy and powerful.
• The proconsulates were often stepping stones to higher political office.
• Competition for lucrative proconsulates was fierce among Roman politicians.
• These proconsulates extended Roman influence throughout the Mediterranean.
• The historian documented the corruption that plagued many proconsulates.