vicariate

vi·car·i·ate

noun \-ē-ət\

Definition of VICARIATE

1

: the office, jurisdiction, or tenure of a vicar

2

: the office or district of a governmental administrative deputy

Origin of VICARIATE

Medieval Latin vicariatus, from Latin vicarius vicar

First Known Use: 1610

Rhymes with VICARIATE

bivariate, salariat