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pastorate


pas·tor·ate

noun \ˈpas-t(ə-)rət\

Definition of PASTORATE

1
: the office, state, jurisdiction, or tenure of office of a pastor
2
: a body of pastors
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First Known Use of PASTORATE

1795

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