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1. (n.) prefecture
the office, jurisdiction, territory, or official residence of a prefect.
Etymology: (1570–80; < L praefectūra. See prefect , -ure)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) prefecture
the district administered by a prefect (as in France or Japan or the Roman Empire)
2. (noun) prefecture
the office of prefect
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) prefecture
the office, position, or jurisdiction of a prefect; also, his official residence
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