episcopate (n.)

  1. the term of office of a bishop

  2. the territorial jurisdiction of a bishop

    [ Syn: diocese , bishopric ]

  3. the collective body of bishops

    [ Syn: episcopacy ]

  4. the office and dignity of a bishop

    [ Syn: bishopry ]

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