Lambeth
Americannoun
noun
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a borough of S Greater London, on the Thames: contains Lambeth Palace (the London residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury). Pop: 268 500 (2003 est). Area: 27 sq km (11 sq miles)
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the Archbishop of Canterbury in his official capacity
Example Sentences
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The joke is met by groans that echo through a warehouse in Lambeth, London.
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Church authorities said the complaint about her was initially made to Lambeth Palace - the home of the Archbishop of Canterbury - in 2020, but was not followed up due to "administrative errors and an incorrect assumption about the individual's wishes".
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The complaint against her was not formally dealt with and Lambeth Palace officials now say that they assumed the complainant no longer wished to proceed but are understood not to have sought confirmation of this with him.
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A spokesman for Lambeth Palace said Church authorities had written to the complainant - known as N - to outline the next steps.
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"I am seeking assurance that processes have been strengthened to ensure any complaint that comes into Lambeth Palace is responded to in a timely and satisfactory manner."
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