prelature; 135 Meaning, Definition & Usage

Prel"a*ture, Prel"a*ture*ship noun (Also<
  • Prelature; 135
  • Prelatureship
)
Etymology
F. prélature, or LL. praelatura.
Definitions
  1. The state or dignity of a prelate; prelacy. Milman.

Webster 1913