Vicariate

a.	1.	Having delegated power, as a vicar; vicarious.
n.	1.	Delegated office or power; vicarship; the office or oversight of a vicar. The vicariate of that part of Germany which is governed by the Saxon laws devolved on the elector of Saxony. - Robertson.

Noun

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vicariate - the religious institution under the authority of a vicar Synonyms: vicarship

establishment, institution, vicarship