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Cathedral

Black's Law Dictionary · Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

Black's Law Dictionary

In English ecclesiastical law. The church of the bishop of the diocese, in which is his cathedra or throne, and his special Jurisdiction; in that respect the principal church of the diocese.

Cathedral preferments. In English ecclesiastical law. All deaneries, archdeaconries, and eanonries, and generally all dignities and offices in any cathedral or collegiate church, below the rank of a bishop.