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vicar capitular
noun
Roman Catholic Church.
plural vicars capitular.
- a cleric chosen by a cathedral chapter to manage a bishopric during a vacancy.
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of vicar capitular1
First recorded in 1840–50
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Example Sentences
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In 1879 Bishop Zinelli died, and Monsignor Sarto was elected vicar capitular to administer the diocese while the see remained vacant.
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