Prefecture ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Prefecture ( noun )

A district or area under the jurisdiction of a prefect, especially in France, Japan, and Greece.

Origin:

From middle french préfecture, from latin praefectura, from praefectus ("a governor, prefect") + -ura ("-ur.e")

Examples:

1. He was appointed as the prefect of the prefecture of Tokyo.
2. The prefecture is responsible for maintaining public order and providing public services.
3. The city of Paris is the capital of the Île-de-France prefecture.
4. The prefecture of the department of Aube is Troyes.
5. He moved to a new prefecture, he was transferred to another district.

(As a verb)

Prefecture ( verb )

A district or area under the jurisdiction of a prefect, especially in France, Japan, and Greece.

Origin:

From middle french préfecture, from latin praefectura, from praefectus ("a governor, prefect") + -ura ("-ur.e")

Examples:

1. He was appointed as the prefect of the prefecture of Tokyo.
2. The prefecture is responsible for maintaining public order and providing public services.
3. The city of Paris is the capital of the Île-de-France prefecture.
4. The prefecture of the department of Aube is Troyes.
5. He moved to a new prefecture, he was transferred to another district.