vicariate

noun

The office or authority of a vicar.

noun

The district under a vicar’s jurisdiction.

Having delegated power; pertaining to such authority and privilege as a vicar has.

noun

The office or authority of a vicar; office or power delegated by, or assumed in place of, another; vicarship; specifically, the jurisdiction of a vicar apostolic.

adjective

Having delegated power, as a vicar; vicarious.

noun

Delegated office or power; vicarship; the office or oversight of a vicar.

noun

The office or authority of a vicar

noun

the religious institution under the authority of a vicar