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prel·a·ture \-ləˌchu̇(ə)r\ noun (-s) Etymology: French prélature, from Medieval Latin praelatura, from praelatus prelate + Latin -ura -ure 1. a. : the status or dignity of a prelate : prelacy 1 b. : an order of prelates 2. : a prelatic benefice or bishopric |