Prefects
/ˈpriːfekts/
Definitions
- (n.) Officials appointed or elected to oversee discipline and administration, especially in educational institutions with legal or regulatory frameworks.
The school prefects were given authority to enforce the code of conduct among students.
Forms
- prefect
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Commentary
In legal contexts, prefects often hold delegated authority within institutions; clarity in drafting should specify their powers and limits.
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