presidial Meaning, Definition & Usage

Pre*sid"i*al, Pre*sid"i*a*ry adjective (Also<
  • Presidial
  • Presidiary
)
Etymology
L. praesidialis and praesidiarius, fr. praesidium a presiding over, defense, guard. See Preside.
Definitions
  1. Of or pertaining to a garrison; having a garrison.
    There are three presidial castles in this city. Howell.

Webster 1913