ABBACY

AB'BACY, noun [from abba, Low Lat, abbatia.] The dignity, rights and privileges of an abbot. It comprehends the government and revenues.

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abbacy. Abbacy, n. the rights and possessions of an abbot

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Ab″ba‐cy (ăb″bȧ‐sy̆), n.; pl. Abbacies (–sĭz). [[L. abbatia, fr. abbas, abbatis, abbot. See Abbey.]] The dignity, estate, or jurisdiction of an abbot.