vicariate, vicarship
(noun) the religious institution under the authority of a vicar
Source: WordNet® 3.1
vicariate (plural vicariates)
The office or authority of a vicar.
vicariate (comparative more vicariate, superlative most vicariate)
Having delegated power, as a vicar; vicarious.
Source: Wiktionary
Vi*ca"ri*ate, a.
Definition: Having delegated power, as a vicar; vicarious. Barrow.
Vi*ca"ri*ate, n. Etym: [LL. vicariatus, or F. vicariat.]
Definition: Delegated office or power; vicarship; the office or oversight of a vicar. The vicariate of that part of Germany which is governed by the Saxon laws devolved on the elector of Saxony. Robertson.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
3 May 2025
(adjective) worth having or seeking or achieving; “a desirable job”; “computer with many desirable features”; “a desirable outcome”
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