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The answer LAICIZE has 3 possible clue(s) in existing crosswords.
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Definitions of laicize in various dictionaries:
verb - reduce to lay status
To free from ecclesiastical control; give over to laypeople.
To change to lay status; secularize.
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Possible Crossword Clues |
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Remove the clerical nature of |
Take no action about multinational that's open to the public |
Leave church to take it easy around big company |
Last Seen in these Crosswords & Puzzles |
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Jun 29 2007 The Times - Specialist |
May 4 2004 The Guardian - Cryptic crossword |
Oct 9 1999 New York Times |
Possible Dictionary Clues |
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reduce to lay status |
Withdraw clerical character, control, or status from. |
To free from ecclesiastical control give over to laypeople. |
To change to lay status secularize. |
Laicize 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. |