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| car·di·nal·ate [ krd'nələt, krd'nə làyt ] (plural car·di·nal·ates) or car·di·nal·ship [ krd'nəl shìp ] (plural car·di·nal·ships) |
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1. all cardinals: the cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church regarded collectively
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2. term of office of cardinal: the term of office of a Roman Catholic cardinal
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3. office of cardinal: the rank or office of a Roman Catholic cardinal
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