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Definitions of defrock in various dictionaries:
verb - divest of the frock
verb - to divest of ecclesiastical authority
DEFROCK - Defrocking, unfrocking, or laicization of clergy is the removal of their rights to exercise the functions of the ordained ministry. It may be grounde...
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Jan 26 2017 The Telegraph - Toughie |
Jun 14 2015 USA Today |
Oct 28 2012 The Times - Cryptic |
Oct 7 2009 The Telegraph - Toughie |
Jul 8 2002 The Times - Cryptic |
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To remove someone from the priesthood |
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deprive (a person in holy orders) of ecclesiastical status. |
divest of the frock of church officials |
to dismiss a priest ( remove him from his job), usually because of bad behaviour |
Deprive (a person in holy orders) of ecclesiastical status. |
To strip of priestly privileges and functions. |
To deprive of the right to practice a profession. |
To deprive of an honorary position. |
Defrock might refer to |
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Defrocking, unfrocking, or laicization of clergy is the removal of their rights to exercise the functions of the ordained ministry. It may be grounded on criminal convictions, disciplinary problems, or disagreements over doctrine or dogma, but may also be done at their request for personal reasons, such as running for civil office, taking over a family business, declining health or old age, desire to marry against the rules for clergy in a particular church, or an unresolved dispute. The form of the procedure varies according to the Christian denomination concerned. The term "defrocking" implies forced laicization for misconduct, while "laicization" is a neutral term, applicable also when clergy have requested to be released from their ordination vows. |