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Definition of prefectural - 2 dictionary results

pre⋅fec⋅ture

  [pree-fek-cher]
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–noun
the office, jurisdiction, territory, or official residence of a prefect.
Origin:
1570–80; < L praefectūra. See prefect, -ure

Related forms:
pre⋅fec⋅tur⋅al  [pri-fek-cher-uhl] , adjective
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pre·fec·ture   (prē'fěk'chər)   
n.  
  1. The district administered or governed by a prefect.
  2. The office or authority of a prefect.
  3. The residence or housing of a prefect.
pre·fec'tur·al (prĭ-fěk'chər-əl) adj.
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