congé d'élire

名词 n.

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A licence from the Crown in England issued under the great seal to the dean and chapter of the cathedral church of a diocese, authorizing them to elect a bishop or archbishop upon the vacancy of any episcopal see in England. uncountable
    — The speed was such that the congé d’élire for Worcester arrived before the funeral of the dead bishop.

词源

Borrowed from French congé d'élire (“leave to choose”).
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