prefectorial
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of prefectorial
1860–65; < Late Latin praefectōri ( us ) ( see prefect, -tory 1) + -al 1
Example Sentences
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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 distinguished the cities into two kinds, prefectorial, and royal, since imperial, and confided the government of the latter to the bishops, who laboured hard to render them episcopal.
From The Power Of The Popes by Pierre Claude Fran?ois Daunou
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 Ivor Brown
But probably the prefectorial dignity would have been sufficient, if you hadn't smashed it up.
From The Loom of Youth by Alec Waugh
In his eyes the prefectorial system was created for his express convenience and glorification.
From The Lighter Side of School Life by Ian Hay
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