prefectorial

American  

[pree-fek-tawr-ee-uhl, -tohr-] / ˌpri fɛkˈtɔr i əl, -ˈtoʊr- /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of a prefect.

   prefectorial powers.

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Other Word Forms

• subprefectorial adjective

Etymology

Origin of prefectorial

1860–65; < Late Latin praefectōri ( us ) ( prefect, -tory ¹ ) + -al ¹

Example Sentences

In some towns, projects aimed at easing community relations are superficial, says Yassir Baradine, vice-president of the prefectorial council of Boda, but in Boda people want peace.

From The Guardian • Oct. 28, 2017

As Christmas approached Martin found prefectorial discipline slackening and, though exams might mean harder work in school, there was in the house a very agreeable relaxation of tension.

From Years of Plenty by Brown, Ivor

But probably the prefectorial dignity would have been sufficient, if you hadn't smashed it up.

From The Loom of Youth by Waugh, Alec

This prefectorial council, consisting of from three to nine members, advises the prefect and, in certain cases, exercises jurisdiction as an administrative tribunal.

From The Governments of Europe by Ogg, Frederic Austin

The prefectorial dignity seemed in a way to descend on Gordon; just then life was very good.

From The Loom of Youth by Waugh, Alec