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episcopate
[ ih-pis-kuh-pit, -peyt ]
/ ɪˈpɪs kə pɪt, -ˌpeɪt /
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noun
the office and dignity of a bishop; bishopric.
the order or body of bishops.
the incumbency of a bishop.
the diocese of a bishop.
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episcopate
/ (ɪˈpɪskəpɪt, -ˌpeɪt) /
noun
the office, status, or term of office of a bishop
bishops collectively
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