Definition of "bishoprics" [bishoprics]

• Plural form of bishopric. (noun)

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• "Historians and canonists, however, generally hold that the Roman bishopric was filled on its vacancy in the same manner as other bishoprics, that is, the election of the new pope was made by the neighbouring bishops and the clergy and faithful of Rome."
• "In it were mingled the problems of poorly-prepared pupils, an inadequately-equipped plant, the natural politics of bishoprics, and the provincial reactions of a country town loaded with traditions."
• "Appointments to bishoprics are the battleground in the Anglican debate about the role of women and homosexuals in the church."