To obtain something, usually through effort or special means; to acquire or get something needed.
From Old French 'procurer' and Latin 'procurare', from 'pro-' (for, forward) + 'curare' (to care for). The original sense was managing affairs on behalf of another, which evolved into obtaining things.
In medieval times, a 'procurator' was someone appointed to handle business for nobles and clergy—the word shows how the concept of 'getting things done' became specifically about acquiring supplies and resources.
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