apostolate

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apostolate - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Apostolate \A*pos"to*late\, n. [L. apostolatus, fr. apostolus.
     See Apostle.]
     1. The dignity, office, or mission, of an apostle;
        apostleship.
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              Judas had miscarried and lost his apostolate. --Jer.
                                                    Taylor.
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     2. The dignity or office of the pope, as the holder of the
        apostolic see.
        [1913 Webster] Apostolic