Bishop
/ˈbɪʃ.əp/
Definitions
- (n.) A high-ranking official in certain Christian churches who has authority over a diocese and can ordain clergy, with legal relevance in ecclesiastical law.
The bishop issued a decree governing church property disputes.
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- bishop
- bishops
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Commentary
In legal contexts, the term 'bishop' primarily concerns ecclesiastical jurisdiction and the governance of church temporalities and personnel.
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