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Prelacy

Description:

Prelacy, also known as prelature, refers to a system of church government where a hierarchy of prelates or bishops holds authority in ecclesiastical matters. It signifies a form of religious organization where bishops have higher ecclesiastical jurisdiction and power compared to other clergy members.

Examples:

Noun:

1. The prelacy of the Roman Catholic Church is well-established.
2. In some countries, there is a separation between the state and the prelacy.

Adjective:

1. The prelacy council gathered to discuss important matters.
2. She aspired to become part of the prelacy hierarchy.

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