Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

congé d'élire

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: con-ge d'elire
IPA

13

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

2

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A licence from the Crown in England issued under the great seal to the dean and chapter of the cathedral church of a diocese, authorizing them to elect a bishop or archbishop upon the vacancy of any episcopal see in England.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"The speed was such that the congé d’élire for Worcester arrived before the funeral of the dead bishop."

Etymology

Borrowed from French congé d'élire (“leave to choose”).

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does congé d'élire mean?: A licence from the Crown in England issued under the great seal to the dean and chapter of the cathedral church of a diocese, authorizing them to elect a bishop or archbishop upon the vacancy of any episcopal see in England.
Where does congé d'élire come from?: Borrowed from French congé d'élire (“leave to choose”).

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