prelacy

• Nom désignant l'ensemble des prélats (haut clergé) ou la fonction et la dignité de prélat.

A noun referring to the collective body of high-ranking clergy (prelates) or the office and rank of a prelate.

indénombrable

1. Prelates collectivelyC2formal

   The entire body or group of high-ranking clergy, such as bishops and archbishops, considered as a whole.

   Prélature (ensemble des prélats)

   • The prelacy gathered for the annual synod to discuss church doctrine.
   • Historically, the prelacy held significant political influence in medieval Europe.
   • The reforms aimed to reduce the power of the prelacy within the church hierarchy.

   Synonymesepiscopacyepiscopatehierarchyprelature

2. Office or station of a prelateC2formal

   The rank, position, or authority held by a high-ranking member of the clergy, such as a bishop or archbishop.

   Charge ou dignité de prélat

   • He was elevated to the prelacy after years of dedicated service.
   • The responsibilities of the prelacy include overseeing multiple dioceses.
   • She studied canon law in preparation for a future in the prelacy.

   Synonymesbishopricepiscopacyepiscopateprelature