prefectorial

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

adjective

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

   prefectorial powers.

Other Words From

• subpre·fec·tori·al adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of prefectorial¹

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

Example Sentences

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

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

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

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

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

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