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Conge
To take leave with the customary civilities to bow ceremoniously or courtesy
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Conge d accorder
Conge d accorder, leave to accord or agree, 8 Edw. 1.
Conge d'Eslire, or elire
Conge d'Eslire, or elire (leave to elect). The king's licence or permission sent to a dean and chapter to
Congee
See Congeacute Conge
Congeable
Congeable [fr. Conge, Fr., leave], lawful, done with permission.
Bishop
in England, Wales, or Ireland, and the archbishop's suffragan or assistant. A bishop is elected by the king's cong' d' 'lire, or license to elect the person named by the king, accompanied, by virtue of 25 Hen.
Confirmation of Bishop
under the king's letter missive prior to the consecration of the bishop by the archbishop, as directed (see CONGE D'ESLIRE) by 25 Hen. 8, c. 20. It was undecided, from1848 to 1902, whether this ceremony be ministerial
Letter-missive
to the dean and chapter, containing the name of the person whom he would have them elect. See CONGE D'ELIRE.
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