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prefectura

prefecture

noun preh-fehk-TOO-rah Rare
People & Society Government

Origin: From Latin praefectura, from praefectus (one placed in charge).

Usage Note

Prefectura names both the office of a prefect and the territory or building it administers. In Latin America it is also used for local police headquarters or a regional government office. The corresponding title is prefecto (m) / prefecta (f).

Examples

"La prefectura emitió un comunicado oficial."

Natural Translation

The prefecture issued an official statement.

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