Proctor, an English variant of the word procurator,'s a person who takes charge of, or acts for, another. The word proctor's frequently used to describe someone who oversees an exam or dormitory. The title's used in England in three principal senses: In law, a proctor's an attorney or solicitor acting in some courts. In the church, a proctor represents the clergy in Church of England dioceses. In education, a proctor's the name of university officials in certain universities. Law Historical… (More on Proctor)