Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
incardinate
verb
/ɪnˈkɑːrdɪneɪt/
Definition
To transfer or admit a member of the clergy to a specific diocese.
Examples
- The bishop decided to incardinate several new priests during the annual conference.
- After completing his studies, he was ready to incardinate into the local diocese.
Meaning
The act of officially assigning a cleric to a particular diocese.
Synonyms
- Assign
- Admit
- Transfer
