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prelature
CIDE DICTIONARY
prelature, n. [F. prélature, or LL. praelatura.].
The state or dignity of a prelate; prelacy. Milman. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
prelature, n.
1 the office of prelate.
2 (prec. by the) prelates collectively.
1 the office of prelate.
2 (prec. by the) prelates collectively.
Etymology
F pr{eacute}lature f. med.L praelatura (as PRELATE)
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