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cardinalate

[ kahr-dn-l-eyt ]

noun

, Roman Catholic Church.
  1. the body of cardinals.
  2. the office, rank, or dignity of a cardinal.


cardinalate

/ ˈkɑːdɪnəˌleɪt /

noun

  1. the rank, office, or term of office of a cardinal
  2. the cardinals collectively
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of cardinalate1

First recorded in 1635–45; cardinal + -ate 3
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Example Sentences

After his elevation to the Cardinalate the prince gave orders for his suitable conveyance to the Papal Court.

He wore the scarlet robe, the extraordinary hat, the immensely thick gold ring of the cardinalate, in a railway carriage.

No sooner was the terrible reply of Henry to his promotion to the cardinalate made known than the conclave was instantly summoned.

But though he seemed upon the point of touching the highest ecclesiastical dignity, La Casa was never promoted to the Cardinalate.

His relations with Giulia were a good deal altered by the cardinalate.

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