Diocese
/ˈdaɪəsɪs/
Definitions
- (n.) A district under the pastoral care and jurisdiction of a bishop in certain Christian churches, recognized as a legal entity with property and governance rights.
The diocese managed its church properties through a board of trustees.
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- dioceses
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Commentary
In legal contexts, a diocese may hold property and enter contracts, thus recognized as a juridical person under church law and civil law in some jurisdictions.
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