prelacy

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

Pope Pius II., in his memoirs, called him "An ornament to the prelacy." — Some Jewish Witnesses For Christ, Aaron Bernstein
The amethyst ring of Monseigneur's prelacy flashed violet as he dusted the brown powder from his upper-lip with a blue checked handkerchief. — That Which Hath Wings: A Novel of the Day, Richard Dehan
In politics, they wished a total overthrow of the government--monarchy, aristocracy, and prelacy; and were averse to any peace which did not secure complete toleration of opinions, and the complete subversion of the established order of things. — A Modern History, From the Time of Luther to the Fall of Napoleon : For the Use of Schools and Colleges, Lord, John

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