Prelacy
noun, plural prelacies.
1.
the office or dignity of a prelate, or high-ranking member of the Christian clergy.
2.
the order of prelates.
3.
the body of prelates collectively.
4.
Sometimes Disparaging. the system of church government by prelates.
noun (pl) -cies
1.
Also called prelature (ˈprɛlɪtʃə)
the office or status of a prelate
prelates collectively
2.
(often derogatory) Also called prelatism (ˈprɛləˌtɪzəm). government of the Church by prelates
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