Right Reverend

American

noun

an official form of address for abbots, abbesses, Anglican bishops, and other prelates.

Right Reverend British

adjective

(in Britain) a title of respect for an Anglican or Roman Catholic bishop

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But the Bishop of Chelmsford, the Right Reverend Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani, and the Chelmsford diocesan safeguarding officer Amanda Knight said they "respectfully disagree" with some of the Commission's conclusions.

From BBC

“Why, yes, Mrs. Warne,” said the Right Reverend, sliding his pointy black boot forward just a hint to keep her door from slamming shut on his petition.

From Literature

The Right Reverend draped his arm around my shoulder, pretending to appear fatherly.

From Literature

I could tell that the Right Reverend wasn’t about to head back to the middle of New York State with me in tow.

From Literature

“Right Reverend found you, ma’am. Not me.”

From Literature

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