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imamate

[ih-mah-meyt]

noun

the office of an imam.

the region or territory governed by an imam.

Origin:
1720–30; imam + -ate³

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imamate (ɪˈmɑːmeɪt)

—n
1.	the region or territory governed by an imam
2.	the office, rank, or period of office of an imam

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