ə noun, plural ab·ba·cies.
1.
the rank, rights, privileges, or jurisdiction of an abbot.
2.
the term of office of an abbot.
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| —n , pl -cies | |
| the office, term of office, or jurisdiction of an abbot or abbess | |
| [C15: from Church Latin abbātia, from abbāt- | |
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