vicaris-generaal

Definitions of vicaris-generaal
  1. noun
    (Roman Catholic Church) an administrative deputy who assists a bishop
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    type of:
    interimaris, lt., luit, luitenant, plaatsbekleder, plaatsvervanger, reservist, substituant, substituut
    an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent
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