Stole
/ˈstoʊl/
Definitions
- (n.) A ceremonial garment worn over the shoulders by clergy, often representing authority or office.
The bishop wore a purple stole during the service.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, "stole" typically appears in discussions of ecclesiastical law or ceremonial regulation rather than substantive legal doctrine.
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