Abbacy

[æbәsi]

Definition

(noun.) the jurisdiction or office of an abbot.

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Definition

(n.) The dignity, estate, or jurisdiction of an abbot.

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Definition

n. the office or dignity of an abbot: the establishment under an abbot: an abbey.—adj. Abbā′tial.

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