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Nullius, Prelature
1910 New Catholic Dictionary
A territory belonging to no diocese, but having its own superior, called a pretate, and its own clergy, and people. If such a territory consists of at least three parishes, the prelate set over it enjoys a jurisdiction and has obligations quite similar to those of residential bishops.
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Entry for 'Nullius, Prelature'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ncd/n/nullius-prelature.html. 1910.