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defrock

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de·frock  (d-frk)
tr.v. de·frocked, de·frock·ing, de·frocks
1. To strip of priestly privileges and functions.
2. To deprive of the right to practice a profession.
3. To deprive of an honorary position.
defrock [diːˈfrɒk]
vb
(Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) (tr) to deprive (a person in holy orders) of ecclesiastical status; unfrock
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Verb1.defrock - divest of the frock; of church officials
unfrock
disinvest, divest - deprive of status or authority; "he was divested of his rights and his title"; "They disinvested themselves of their rights"
Translations
defrock [diːˈfrɒk] VT → apartar del sacerdocio
defrock
vt → aus dem Priesteramt verstoßen


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