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Meaning of congé d'élire | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

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

Examples

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

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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