1. the office, rank, or dignity of a prelate (high-ranking church official)
Usage: ecclesiastical
2. the body of prelates collectively
Usage: ecclesiastical

Examples

• He was elevated to the prelature after years of faithful service.
• The prelature gathered to discuss church reforms.
• His appointment to the prelature was announced yesterday.
• The prelature holds significant influence in church matters.
• She studied the history of the medieval prelature.
• The prelature convened for the annual conference.