vicar-general

/ˌvɪkər ˌdʒɛnərəl/
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Definitions of vicar-general
  1. noun
    (Roman Catholic Church) an administrative deputy who assists a bishop
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    type of:
    deputy, lieutenant
    an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent
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