CONCORDAT


Meaning of CONCORDAT in English

kənˈkȯr]ˌdat, -ȯə], ]_dət, +V usu -ad. or -əd.\ noun

( -s )

Etymology: French, from Medieval Latin concordatum, from Latin, neuter of concordatus, past participle of concordare

1.

a. : a compact between a national government and a religious group establishing terms of agreement concerning matters of mutual interest

b. : a formal agreement between two religious groups establishing the bases of union or common action

a proposed concordat to unite Episcopalian and Presbyterian churches

2. : a compact, covenant, or agreement concerning something

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