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pre·fec·ture \ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷chə(r)\ noun (-s) Etymology: Latin praefectura, from praefectus prefect + -ura -ure 1. : the office, position, jurisdiction, or term of office of a prefect : presidency, superintendency 2. : the official residence of a prefect 3. : the district governed by a prefect (as in the Roman Empire, in France, or in Japan) |