Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

concordat

noun

/kɒnˈkɔː.dæ/

Definition

A formal agreement between the Holy See and a sovereign state on the regulation of church and state affairs.

Examples

The concordat established the rights of the church in the new nation.
They signed a concordat to resolve disputes between the state and religious authorities.
Historically, several concordats have shaped church-state relationships in various countries.

Meaning

The term ‘concordat’ specifically refers to a treaty or agreement, particularly one that handles the relationship between the Catholic Church and a government or state, regulating various ecclesiastical matters.