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

Examples

• His proconsulship in Gaul lasted for several years.
• The proconsulship of Asia was considered a prestigious appointment.
• During his proconsulship, he implemented significant administrative reforms.
• The boundaries of the proconsulship extended across multiple provinces.
• Caesar’s proconsulship gave him considerable military authority.
• The proconsulship was typically awarded to former consuls.