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Prolocutor: A person who is the leader or chair of a meeting in a church. In the past, it was also the title given to the speaker of the British House of Lords, but now that role is fulfilled by the Lord Chancellor. Another word for this role in the House of Lords is "forspeca".
Definition: Prolocutor refers to the president or chair of a convocation in Ecclesiastical law. It can also refer to the speaker of the British House of Lords, although this office now belongs to the Lord Chancellor.
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The first example illustrates how the prolocutor is the leader of a convocation, responsible for managing the meeting and ensuring that everyone has a chance to speak. The second example shows how the prolocutor used to be the speaker of the House of Lords, but this role has since been taken over by the Lord Chancellor.