Meaning Of Proctor

n.

One who is employed to manage to affairs of another.

n.

A person appointed to collect alms for those who could not go out to beg for themselves, as lepers, the bedridden, etc.; hence a beggar.

n.

An officer employed in admiralty and ecclesiastical causes. He answers to an attorney at common law, or to a solicitor in equity.

n.

A representative of the clergy in convocation.

n.

An officer in a university or college whose duty it is to enforce obedience to the laws of the institution.

v. t.

To act as a proctor toward; to manage as an attorney or agent.