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preconization

preconization noun: a publishing by proclamation; a public proclamation.

Noun

preconization (plural preconizations)

  1. A publishing by proclamation; a public proclamation.
    • The time was, when the minister, in a solemn preconization, called you either then to speak, or for ever after to hold your peace: had you then spoken, it might have been construed as zeal; now, not to hold your peace, will be interpreted no better than malice.1649, Bishop Hall, Resolutions and Decisions of Diverse Practical Cases of Conscience
  2. A formal approbation by the pope of a person nominated to an ecclesiastical dignity.
    • a preconization of apostates like Gavazzi and Achilli1856, James L. Chapman, Americanism Versus Romanism

Forms of preconization

pluralpreconizations

Origin of preconization

From preconize + -ation, compare French préconisation.

Questions about preconization

What does preconization mean?
Preconization means a publishing by proclamation; a public proclamation.
What part of speech is preconization?
Preconization is a noun.
What is the plural of preconization?
The plural of preconization is preconizations.

Words near preconization in the dictionary

  1. preconisations
  2. preconise
  3. preconised
  4. preconises
  5. preconising
  6. preconization
  7. preconizations
  8. preconize
  9. preconized
  10. preconizer
  11. preconizers

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