questor Meaning, Definition & Usage

L. quaestor, contr. fr. quaesitor, fr. quaerere, quaesitum, to seek for, ask: cf. F. questeur.

(Rom. Antiq.) An officer who had the management of the public treasure; a receiver of taxes, tribute, etc.; treasurer of state. Written also quæstor. ✍ At an early period there were also public accusers styled questors, but the office was soon abolished.