vicariate Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the religious institution under the authority of a vicar
    vicarship.

WordNet

Vi*ca"ri*ate adjective
Definitions
  1. Having delegated power, as a vicar; vicarious. Barrow.
Vi*ca"ri*ate noun
Etymology
LL. vicariatus, or F. vicariat.
Definitions
  1. Delegated office or power; vicarship; the office or oversight of a vicar.
    The vicariate of that part of Germany which is governed by the Saxon laws devolved on the elector of Saxony. Robertson.

Webster 1913