Inscriptional evidence shows Pontius Pilate held the title praefectus rather than procurator

Evidence

Governors of Judaea were only known as procurator from 44, starting with Cuspius Fadus, and an inscription found at Caesarea Maritima, known as the ‘Pilate Stone’, which dates from Tiberius’ reign, calls him praefectus Iudaeae: — Stephen Kershaw, A Brief History of the Roman Empire, 435

Categorization

• corroborated: 2 independent passages support this claim — Stephen Kershaw, A Brief History of the Roman Empire, 435