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episcopate
e·pis·co·pate
/
ɪˈpɪs
kə
pɪt, -ˌpeɪt
/
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ih-
pis
-k
uh
-pit, -peyt
]
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noun
1.
the office and dignity of a bishop; bishopric.
2.
the order or body of bishops.
3.
the incumbency of a bishop.
4.
the diocese of a bishop.
Origin:
1635–45;
<
Late Latin
episcopātus
the office of a bishop. See
bishop
,
-ate
3
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episcopate
(ɪˈpɪskəpɪt, -ˌpeɪt)
—
n
1.
the office, status, or term of office of a bishop
2.
bishops collectively
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