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Cardinalate

Definition

The term "cardinalate" refers to the status or rank of a cardinal in the Roman Catholic Church.

Part of Speech

Noun

Sense 1

Definition

The office or position of being a cardinal.

Example Sentence

He aspired to attain the highest level of the cardinalate.

Sense 2

Definition

The duration or period during which a person holds the rank of cardinal.

Example Sentence

After his long and dedicated service, he retired from the cardinalate.

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