susceptor, ōris, m. [suscipio] (post-class.).
I One who undertakes any thing , an undertaker , contractor (syn.: conductor, redemptor): susceptores sollicitare, Just. 8, 3, 8: nemo militantium fiat susceptor defensorve causarum, Cod. Th. 2, 12, 6.—
II A receiver , collector of taxes, etc., Cod. Th. 12, tit. 6; Cod. Just. 10, tit. 70; Amm. 17, 10, 4.—
III One who takes into his house or harbors thieves , gamesters , etc., a receiver , gaming-house keeper , Dig. 11, 5, 1; Paul. Sent. 5, 3, 3.—
IV A guardian , protector , Vulg. Psa. 3, 4; 41, 10; 90, 2 al.