Preconization
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 A publishing by proclamation; a public proclamation.
"The time was, when the minister, in a solemn preconization, called you either then to speak, or for ever after to hold your peace: had you then spoken, it might have been construed as zeal; now, not to hold your peace, will be interpreted no better than malice."
- 2 A formal approbation by the pope of a person nominated to an ecclesiastical dignity.
"a preconization of apostates like Gavazzi and Achilli"
Example
More examples"The time was, when the minister, in a solemn preconization, called you either then to speak, or for ever after to hold your peace: had you then spoken, it might have been construed as zeal; now, not to hold your peace, will be interpreted no better than malice."
Etymology
From preconize + -ation, compare French préconisation.
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