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

He delivered as short a lecture as possible on the sacredness of the prefectorial dignity and the insignificance of the day-room frequenter.

From The Loom of Youth by Waugh, Alec

He was a great believer in the prefectorial system, and those of the school selected to carry it out were entrusted with large powers.

From Haviland's Chum by Mitford, Bertram

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

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

From The Loom of Youth by Waugh, Alec