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Prelature (Noun)

The office or station of a prelate.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The prelature of the archbishop was marked by a period of significant growth within the church.
His promotion to prelature was met with both praise and disappointment from different factions within the organization.
After years of service, the bishop's prelature was marked by numerous accolades and a profound sense of legacy.
The power and influence associated with a prelature often depend on the church's overall authority.
A new appointment to the prelature had been made possible by the departure of the previous office holder.

Prelates collectively.

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

A large gathering of high-ranking prelates of the church was convened for the convention.
The prelates held a secret conclave to settle a long-standing issue of church doctrine.
During the ecumenical council, prominent prelates debated theological topics late into the night.
Throughout history, numerous prelates issued papal encyclicals outlining important social issues.
At an elaborate ceremony, visiting prelates paid tribute to their deceased fellow prelate with eulogies.