prel·a·ture /ˈprɛləˌʧʊr, ʧɚ/
Prel·a·ture Prel·a·ture·ship , n. The state or dignity of a prelate; prelacy. ◄ ►
prelature n 1: prelates collectively [syn: prelacy] 2: the office or station of a prelate [syn: prelacy]