Clerical Attire
/ˈklɛrɪkəl əˈtaɪər/
Definitions
- (n.) The formal dress or uniform worn by members of the clergy in legal or official religious contexts.
The court accepted evidence of her clerical attire as proof of her ecclesiastical authority.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, clerical attire may serve as an identifier of religious authority and can have evidentiary significance.
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