archbishopric

noun arch·bish·op·ric \-shə-(ˌ)prik\

: the rank of an archbishop or the area over which an archbishop has authority

Full Definition of ARCHBISHOPRIC

: the see or province over which an archbishop exercises authority

: the jurisdiction or office of an archbishop

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before 12th century

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