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The letter included a statement about the removal, called laicization, that it said was approved by the Dicastery for the Clergy, a Vatican office.

From New York Times • Dec. 18, 2022

Eventually the bishop reaches a verdict and a sanction, up to and including dismissal from the clerical state, or laicization.

From Washington Times • Dec. 20, 2019

Bishop Peter Christensen said in a prepared statement that the news of Faucher’s laicization was anticipated, and yet saddening for the Diocese of Boise.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 21, 2019

When he sought Grogan’s help, he thought he was facing a canonical trial and potential laicization.

From Washington Post • Mar. 1, 2019

So long ago did laicization begin in charity.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 8 "Chariot" to "Chatelaine" by Various