Prévôt-Royal, a sort of inferior judge formerly established throughout France, to take cognizance of all civil, personal, real, and mixed causes, amongst the people only.

Grand Provost of France, an officer who had jurisdiction in the king's house, and over the officers therein.

Provost-Marshal of an Army, is an officer appointed to seize and secure deserters, and all other criminals.

Provost of the Mint, a particular judge instituted for the apprehending and prosecuting of false coiners.