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prefect apostolic

–noun, plural prefects apostolic. Roman Catholic Church.
the administrator, usually below the rank of bishop, in charge of a prefecture apostolic.

Origin:
1905–10
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prefect apostolic  
n.   pl. prefects apostolic Roman Catholic Church
A priest with broad jurisdiction in a missionary territory.
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