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prelature

Pronunciation: /ˈprɛlətjʊə/
Definition of prelature

noun

  • the office, rank, or sphere of authority of a prelate.
  • (the prelature) prelates collectively.

Origin:

early 17th century: from French prélature, from medieval Latin praelatura, from praelatus 'civil dignitary' (see prelate)

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