Definitions for abbacyˈæb ə si
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
ab•ba•cyˈæb ə si(n.)(pl.)-cies.
the rank, rights, or jurisdiction of an abbot.
Category: Religion
the term of office of an abbot.
Category: Religion
Origin of abbacy:
1400–50; late ME < LL abbātia (cf. abbey ) =abbāt- (see abbot ) +-ia -ia
Princeton's WordNet
abbacy(noun)
the jurisdiction or office of an abbot
Wiktionary
abbacy(Noun)
The dignity, estate, term, or jurisdiction of an abbot.
Origin: From abbatie, from abbatia, from abbas, abbatis. See abbey.
Webster Dictionary
Abbacy(noun)
the dignity, estate, or jurisdiction of an abbot
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