To some degree the new Praetor had discretion to modify the existing edict of the former Praetor; often the new Praetor would simply adopt and continue the contents of edict he "inherited" from his predecessor.
The new Praetor had discretion to modify the existing edict of the former Praetor. This was to some degree. Often the new Praetor would simply adopt and continue the contents of edict. He "inherited" the contents from his predecessor.