The office, rank, authority, or jurisdiction of an archbishop in the Christian church.
From 'archbishop' (Greek 'archi-' chief plus 'episcopos' bishop) with abstract noun suffix '-acy.' This ecclesiastical term names the archbishop's official position and powers.
Archbishops historically controlled vast territories and wealth—an archbishop's decision could affect the lives of hundreds of thousands of people, making them among the most powerful figures in medieval Europe.
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