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General, Abbot

1910 New Catholic Dictionary

One who presides over a federation of monasteries or abbeys. By virtue of privilege they have decisive vote in ecumenical councils.

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Entry for 'General, Abbot'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ncd/​g/general-abbot.html. 1910.