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prefecture

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prefecture

Main Entry: pre·fec·ture

Pronunciation: \ˈprē-ˌfek-chər\

Function: noun

Date: 15th century

1 : the office or term of office of a prefect
2 : the official residence of a prefect
3 : the district governed by a prefect

— pre·fec·tur·al \ˈprē-ˌfek-chə-rəl, pri-ˈ\ adjective

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