Abbacy

//ˈæb.ə.si// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The dignity, estate, term, or jurisdiction of an abbot or abbess.
  2. 2
    the jurisdiction or office of an abbot wordnet

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abbotcyabbotricabbotryabthaneryarchbishopricbishopric

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"Samson's abbacy extended over the pontificates of five Popes and the reigns of three Kings, by all of whom his strength of character and wisdom of counsel seem to have been appreciated."

Etymology

From Middle English abbathie, from Late Latin abbātia, from abbās, abbātis (“abbot”). Doublet of abbey and Opatija.

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