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Prefectship [\N] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. PRE'FECTSHIP

2. PRE'FECTURE, noun The office of a chief magistrate, commander or viceroy.

3. Jurisdiction of a perfect.

Prefectship [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

The office or jurisdiction of a prefect.