Abbacy

//ˈæb.ə.si// noun

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

Etymology

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

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