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prefectorial

[ pree-fek-tawr-ee-uhl, -tohr- ]

adjective

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

    prefectorial powers.



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Other Words From

  • subpre·fec·tori·al adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of prefectorial1

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

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

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

Public opinion, Housemasters, the prefectorial system—these have combined to modify his absolutism.

In his eyes the prefectorial system was created for his express convenience and glorification.

Flinging prefectorial dignity to the winds, they rushed down to the studies.

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