ə̇nˈkärd ə nˌāt transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Late Latin incardinatus, past participle of incardinare to ordain as chief priest, from Latin in- in- (II) + Late Latin cardinalis, adjective, principal — more at cardinal
1. : to adopt canonically or to receive formally (a cleric from another diocese)
2. : to elevate to the cardinalate