prelature
Pronunciation: /ˈprɛlətjʊə/
Definition of prelature
noun
Origin:
early 17th century: from French prélature, from medieval Latin praelatura, from praelatus 'civil dignitary' (see prelate)
early 17th century: from French prélature, from medieval Latin praelatura, from praelatus 'civil dignitary' (see prelate)