prefectorial
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- subprefectorial adjective
Etymology
Origin of prefectorial
1860–65; < Late Latin praefectōri ( us ) ( 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
Within a week he would finish his plan of prefectorial changes.
From His Excellency the Minister by Roberts, Henri
The prefectorial system, too, has enlarged boys' sense of responsibility, and has put an end to many abuses which no master could ever reach.
From The Lighter Side of School Life by Hay, Ian
Flinging prefectorial dignity to the winds, they rushed down to the studies.
From The Loom of Youth by Waugh, Alec
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
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