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pre·fec·ture

(prē′fĕk′chər)

a. The district administered or governed by a prefect.

b. An administrative district of some countries, especially China or Japan.

2. The office or authority of a prefect.

3. The residence or housing of a prefect.

pre·fec′tur·al (prĭ-fĕk′chər-əl) adj.

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Adj.

prefectural - of or relating to a prefecture; "a prefectural museum"

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