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prelature

Noun

prel=a=ture

WORDNET DICTIONARY

is a kind of clergy

is a kind of berth, billet, office, place, position, post, situation, spot

prelature, n. [F. prélature, or LL. praelatura.].

The state or dignity of a prelate; prelacy. Milman. [1913 Webster]

prelature, n.
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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