👉 A prelacy is a type of state or kingdom in ancient Rome, which was an administrative entity that existed between 1st century BCE and AD 200. It consisted of a small, independent state with its own government and administration but under the control of Rome's central government. The term "prelacy" was used to refer to any form of rule or governance in ancient Roman society, including those of states such as the Roman Republic, the Roman Empire, and later the
