Abbacy

Synonyms of abbacy

• abbatial
• abbatical

Collocations of abbacy

ecclesiastical jurisdiction

Frequency: 70 %

The abbacy held ecclesiastical jurisdiction over the monastery.

monastic life

Frequency: 60 %

The abbacy required a dedication to monastic life.

religious order

Frequency: 55 %

The abbacy belonged to a religious order.

spiritual leadership

Frequency: 50 %

The abbacy provided spiritual leadership to the community.

medieval abbey

Frequency: 45 %

The abbacy was associated with a medieval abbey.

Idiomatic Expressions for abbacy

• Phrase: in the abbacy of
  Meaning: in the absence or lack of something
  Usage: In the abbacy of clear guidelines, the team had to make decisions on their own.