Definitions for: Vicariate


[n] the religious institution under the authority of a vicar



Webster (1913) Definition: Vi*ca"ri*ate, a.
Having delegated power, as a vicar; vicarious. --Barrow.


Vi*ca"ri*ate, n. [LL. vicariatus, or F. vicariat.]
Delegated office or power; vicarship; the office or oversight
of a vicar.

The vicariate of that part of Germany which is governed
by the Saxon laws devolved on the elector of Saxony.
--Robertson.

Synonyms: vicarship

See Also: establishment, institution

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