— proctorial /prok tawr"ee euhl, -tohr"-/ , adj. — proctorially , adv. — proctorship , n.
/prok"teuhr/ , n.
1. a person appointed to keep watch over students at examinations.
2. an official charged with various duties, esp. with the maintenance of good order.
v.t. , v.i.
3. to supervise or monitor.
[ 1350-1400; ME; contracted var. of PROCURATOR ]