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pastorate
noun pas·tor·ate \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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