Legal Definitions - praepositura

Praepositura is a historical term that means "management" or "supervisory office." It refers to the duties and responsibilities that are delegated to a person to manage.

• A manager of a company is a praepositura because they are responsible for managing the employees and ensuring the company runs smoothly.
• A wife's authority to manage the household is also a praepositura because she is responsible for managing the household duties and ensuring everything is taken care of.

These examples illustrate how praepositura refers to the area of responsibility delegated to a person to manage. It can be applied to various situations where someone is given the authority to manage and supervise tasks and duties.