👉 Underprefect, also known as a "preferred" or "preferential" state in English-speaking countries, is a political system where the government has significant control over local governance and decision-making processes. In this context, "underprefect" refers to an individual who holds considerable power within the administration of a local government. Underprefects are often appointed by the governor, mayor, or other elected officials in order to ensure that their policies and decisions are implemented more efficiently and effectively than those