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abbacy Definition

ab·bacy (abə sē)

noun pl. -·cies

an abbot's position, jurisdiction, or term of office

Etymology: ME < LL(Ec) abbatia < abbas, abbot

abbacy Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • hold: Although Henry held the abbacy for a relatively short time, he had made quite an impact.

Adjective modifier

  • s: This was probably built during Robert of Pipewell ' s abbacy in the late twelfth century.
  • successful: Roger's long and successful abbacy brought continuity and stability to an uncertain and difficult period.

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