Paeish

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A circuit of ground committed to the charge of one parson or vicar, or other minister having the cure of souls therein.*" Whence parochial. A corporation established solely for the purpose of maintaining public worship.' Parish church. A select body of Christians, forming a local spiritual association; also, the building in which the public worship of the inhabitants of a parish is celebrated. ^ A " parochial church " is a consecrated place, having attached to it the right of burial and the administration of the sacraments.'

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In Louisiana, a division of the State known elsewhere as k " county," q. v.

Parish court

A local court in one of the parishes of that State.