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prel·a·cy
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noun,
plural
-cies.
1.
the office or dignity of a prelate.
2.
the order of prelates.
3.
the body of prelates collectively.
4.
Sometimes Disparaging
.
the system of church government by prelates.
Origin:
1275–1325;
Middle English
prelacie
<
Anglo-French
<
Medieval Latin
praelātia.
See
prelate
,
-y
3
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prelacy
(ˈprɛləsɪ)
—
n
,
pl
-cies
1.
Also called:
prelature
a. the office or status of a prelate
b. prelates collectively
2.
derogatory
often
Also called:
prelatism
government of the Church by prelates
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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