"Prefecture" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
A geographical area in Japan or France, ranking below a state or department in terms of administrative division. It typically has its own government and is responsible for local administration, law enforcement, and public services.
Pertaining to something that serves as an introduction or a preliminary statement.<br><br>Example: "The writer included a prefatory remark at the beginning of her story to set the tone for the rest of the narrative."<br><br>Or, designed to lead into something else, often as a formal introduction.<br><br>Example: "The congress opened with a prefatory speech by the president to welcome the delegates."