Unfrocking: meaning, definitions and examples
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unfrocking
[ ʌnˈfrɒkɪŋ ]
removal of status
Unfrocking refers to the act of stripping a clergy member of their ecclesiastical status or office, often due to misconduct or failure to comply with religious obligations. This process usually involves formal proceedings and is a serious action within religious communities.
Synonyms
defrocking, degradation, dismissal.
Examples of usage
- After the scandal, the bishop faced the possibility of unfrocking.
- The church council voted to proceed with the unfrocking of the priest.
- Unfrocking can have significant consequences for a clergy member's future.
Translations
Translations of the word "unfrocking" in other languages:
🇵🇹 despojar
🇮🇳 पादरी पद से हटा देना
🇩🇪 Entkleidung
🇮🇩 melepaskan jubah
🇺🇦 позбавлення сану
🇵🇱 zdjęcie z urzędu
🇯🇵 剥奪
🇫🇷 défroquer
🇪🇸 despojar
🇹🇷 kefenini çıkarmak
🇰🇷 사제직에서 해제하다
🇸🇦 فصل من الخدمة
🇨🇿 zbavení duchovního úřadu
🇸🇰 zbavenie úradu
🇨🇳 剥夺神职
🇸🇮 odvzemanje duhovniškega stanu
🇮🇸 afklæðing
🇰🇿 дін қызметінен босату
🇬🇪 სულიერი წოდების ჩამორთმევა
🇦🇿 kefenini çıxarmaq
🇲🇽 despojo
Etymology
The term 'unfrocking' originates from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'removal' or 'reversal' and 'frock,' which is a term used for a religious robe or garment worn by clergy. The word 'frock' itself has Middle English roots, derived from the Old French 'froque,' which refers to a garment or coat. Unfrocking is a term that gained prominence in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the context of Christian denominations where members of the clergy have specific garments signifying their status. The process of unfrocking has been part of church law and governance for centuries, often employed as a disciplinary measure against those who violate moral or ethical standards. Over time, it has come to symbolize the ultimate consequence of clerical misconduct.