Incardination


[in-kahr-dn-eyt] /ɪnˈkɑr dnˌeɪt/

verb (used with object), incardinated, incardinating.
1.
to institute as a cardinal.
2.
to institute as chief presbyter or priest in a particular church or place.
/ɪnˌkɑːdɪˈneɪʃən/
noun
1.
the official acceptance by one diocese of a clergyman from another diocese
2.
the promotion of a clergyman to the status of a cardinal
/ɪnˈkɑːdɪˌneɪt/
verb
1.
(transitive) (RC Church) to transfer (a cleric) to the jurisdiction of a new bishop

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