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concordat
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con·cor·dat  (kn-kôrdt)
n.
1. A formal agreement; a compact.
2. Roman Catholic Church An agreement between the pope and a government for the regulation of church affairs.

[French, from Medieval Latin concordtum, from neuter past participle of Latin concordre, to agree; see concordant.]

concordat [kɒnˈkɔːdæt]
n
(Government, Politics & Diplomacy) a pact or treaty, esp one between the Vatican and another state concerning the interests of religion in that state
[via French, from Medieval Latin concordātum, from Latin: something agreed, from concordāre to be of one mind; see concord]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.concordat - a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action
written agreement - a legal document summarizing the agreement between parties
Translations
concordat [kɒnˈkɔːdæt] Nconcordato m
concordat
nKonkordat nt


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While the Holy See has concordats in place with other member states, including Italy, Latvia and Portugal, this one would have been the most far-reaching; in others, the sections on religious exemptions relate only to military service.
But Pacelli and Pope Pius XI viewed concordats as essential to the security of the church of that day, particularly in light of the ever-present threat from communism.
The SNP's Social Security spokesman Alex Neil said the concordats gave too much influence to Westminster at the expense of the Scottish Parliament.
 
 
 
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