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pre·pos·i·ture noun also prae·pos·i·ture \-əchə(r)\ (-s) Etymology: Middle English prepositure, from Medieval Latin praepositura, from Late Latin, position of authority, from Latin praepositus director, chief, man in charge + -ura -ure : the office or dignity of a provost of a priory or collegiate church : provostry |