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Loss of clerical state (catholic church)

removal of a Catholic bishop, priest or deacon from the status of being a member of the clergy

Pronunciation
/lɔs əv ˈklɛrəkəl steɪt ( ˈkæθəlɪk ʧərʧ )/
/lɒs əv ˈklɛrɪkəl steɪt ( ˈkaθəlɪk ʧəːʧ )/