Plurality — Plu*ral i*ty, n.; pl. {pluralities}. [L. pluralitas: cf. F. pluralit[ e].] 1. The state of being plural, or consisting of more than one; a number consisting of two or more of the same kind; as, a plurality of worlds; the plurality of a verb.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
plurality — [ploo ral′ə tē] n. pl. pluralities [ME pluralite < MFr pluralité < LL pluralitas] 1. the condition of being plural or numerous 2. a great number; multitude 3. a) the holding of two or more church benefices at the same time b) any of the… … English World dictionary
plurality — /ploo ral i tee/, n., pl. pluralities. 1. the excess of votes received by the leading candidate, in an election in which there are three or more candidates, over those received by the next candidate (distinguished from majority). 2. more than… … Universalium
plurality — /pluˈræləti / (say plooh raluhtee) noun (plural pluralities) 1. more than half of the whole; the majority. 2. → majority (def. 3). 3. a number greater than unity. 4. the fact of being numerous. 5. a large number, or a multitude. 6. the state or… …
pluralities — Plurality Plu*ral i*ty, n.; pl. {pluralities}. [L. pluralitas: cf. F. pluralit[ e].] 1. The state of being plural, or consisting of more than one; a number consisting of two or more of the same kind; as, a plurality of worlds; the plurality of a… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Benefice — • Popularly the term is often understood to denote either certain property destined for the support of ministers of religion, or a spiritual office or function, such as the care of souls Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Benefice … Catholic encyclopedia
Abbreviators — • Those who make an abridgment or abstract of a long writing or discourse Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Abbreviators Abbreviators … Catholic encyclopedia
Abbreviator — Abbreviator, plural Abbreviators in English or Abbreviatores in Latin, also called Breviators, were a body of writers in the papal chancery, whose business was to sketch out and prepare in due form the pope s bulls, briefs and consistorial… … Wikipedia
Robert Grosseteste — Infobox Bishop name = Robert Grosseteste bishop of = Bishop of Lincoln caption = A 13th century portrait of Grosseteste. see = Diocese of Lincoln Period = 1235 ndash;1253 enthroned = 1235 ended = 1253 predecessor = Hugo Wallis successor = Henry… … Wikipedia
Vacancy — • A term applied to an office or position devoid of an incumbent, as a vacant benefice, bishopric, or parish Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Vacancy Vacancy … Catholic encyclopedia
