vicariate

Meanings

• noun

  A territorial or jurisdictional district, especially one under the supervision of a vicar or representative.

• noun

  The office or power of a vicar or representative.

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Rhymes

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vicarious , nicotine , hiccups , minaret

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Variants

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vicariate , vicariates

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Etymology

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From Latin vicarius, meaning 'substitute' or 'deputy'.

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1. The term 'vicariate' is derived from the Latin word 'vicarius', which means 'substitute' or 'deputy'.

2. The concept of a vicariate can be traced back to ancient Rome, where a vicarius was a deputy or representative of a magistrate or governor.

3. In the Roman Catholic Church, a vicariate is a territorial district under the supervision of a vicar forane, who represents the bishop in the pastoral care of a group of parishes.

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1. Episcopacy: A form of church government in which bishops hold supreme authority.

2. Jurisdiction: The power or authority of a court or church to administer justice and make binding decisions.

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In Christian context, a vicariate is an ecclesiastical district under the supervision of a vicar or representative of a bishop. It is used in the Roman Catholic Church and some Anglican provinces.

How to Memorize "vicariate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a vicar, a religious leader, overseeing a district or community as a representative of a higher authority.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of representation or delegation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic like 'Vicar in a Vestry' to remember the meaning.

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