Associated with the priesthood or priests
Of or pertaining to a priest or the priesthood; sacerdotal; befitting or becoming a priest;
Adjective
befitting or characteristic of a priest or the priesthood; "priestly dedication to the people of his parish"
Adjective
associated with the priesthood or priests; "priestly (or sacerdotal) vestments"; "hieratic gestures"
a.
Of or pertaining to a priest or the priesthood;
sacerdotal; befitting or becoming a priest; as, the priestly office; a
priestly farewell.
Priestly
Of or pertaining to a priest or the priesthood; sacerdotal; befitting or becoming a priest;
Usage Examples
That is, we believed, the supreme duty of the parent, who only was permitted to claim in some degree the priestly office and function, since it is his creative and protecting power which alone approaches the solemn function of Deity.
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Other Usage ExamplesWriting fiction has become a priestly business in countries that have lost their faith.
The fact that the church is convinced of not having the right to confer priestly ordination on women is now considered by some as irreconcilable with the European Constitution.
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