bishopric
[bish-uh p-rik]
noun
the see, diocese, or office of a bishop.
Origin of bishopric
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To secure his influence, the Court offered him the bishopric of Hereford.
The Works of Whittier, Volume VI (of VII)John Greenleaf Whittier
He resigned the bishopric, and, returning to his hut, in a few weeks died.
England, Picturesque and DescriptiveJoel Cook
He is a professor of canonical law and slated for a German bishopric.
Secret Memoirs: The Story of Louise, Crown PrincessHenry W. Fischer
Who would write that he was “delighted” to accept a bishopric?
The Nebuly CoatJohn Meade Falkner
When, later, Gloucester was made a bishopric, he was the first bishop.
Bell's Cathedrals: The Abbey Church of TewkesburyH. J. L. J. Mass
bishopric
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