dicasteries
noun (plural form of dicastery) as in strong fondness
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Example:The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith was responsible for guiding the dicasteries in their religious and doctrinal matters.
Definition:Councils or committees in the Roman Catholic Church that deal with specific aspects of church governance, such as canon law, doctrine, or administration.
From religious dicasteries
Example:The legal dicasteries reviewed the claims and then made their recommendations to the higher authorities.
Definition:Authorities or committees that handle specific legal procedures or cases within a religious organization or governmental body.
From legal dicasteries
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