prefect

Definition

  • noun: a chief officer or government official who is responsible for a particular area in some countries (such as Japan and France)
  • noun: any of various high officials or magistrates of differing functions and ranks in ancient Rome

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  • (..) we'll be on the plane. It is good to see you, Maj. Strasser. Thank you, thank you. May I present Capt. Renault, the police prefect. Unoccupied France welcomes you. Thank you, it's good to be here. Maj. Strasser, my aide, Lt. Casselle. - Capt. Tonelli, the Italian service- (..)
    1942 Casablanca
  • (..) Two German couriers were found murdered in the unoccupied desert. This is the customary roundup of refugees, liberals... ...and beautiful girls for Mr. Renault, the prefect of police. With these refugees, the scum of Europe has gravitated to Casablanca. Some have been waiting years for a visa. (..)
    1942 Casablanca