Definition: The word "Archdeaconry" is a title used in medieval England, referring to a church or diocese within a kingdom's ecclesiastical hierarchy. It was a part of the Roman Catholic Church but was not recognized by any other bishopric or archbishopric as such. The title was granted to an individual who held the rank of Archbishop or Dean and had the right to appoint or dismiss bishops for their dioceses.
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