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Prefectship

Prefectship \Pre"fect*ship\, n. The office or jurisdiction of a prefect.

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prefectship

n. The office or jurisdiction of a prefect.

Usage examples of "prefectship".

I was passed over for prefectship when all my contemporaries were given honours and responsibilities and even juniors had authority over me: I laughed and was soured.