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Definition for PRE'FECT-SHIP, or PRE'FECT-URE
PRE'FECT
PRE-FER'
PRE'FECT-SHIP, or PRE'FECT-URE
, n.
The office of a chief magistrate, commander or viceroy.
Jurisdiction of a prefect.
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