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Vicariate

Vicariate Meaning & Definition
Vicariate Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Vicariate?

[n] the religious institution under the authority of a vicar

Synonyms | Synonyms for Vicariate: vicarship

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See Also | establishment | institution

Vicariate In Webster's Dictionary

\Vi*ca"ri*ate\, a. Having delegated power, as a vicar; vicarious. --Barrow.
\Vi*ca"ri*ate\, n. [LL. vicariatus, or F. vicariat.] Delegated office or power; vicarship; the office or oversight of a vicar. The vicariate of that part of Germany which is governed by the Saxon laws devolved on the elector of Saxony. --Robertson.

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