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collegiality definition

col·legi·al·ity (kə lē′jē al′ə tē)

noun

  1. the sharing of authority among colleagues
  2. R.C.Ch. the principle that authority is shared by the pope and the bishops
  3. considerate and respectful conduct among colleagues or an atmosphere, relationship, etc. characterized by this

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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