excommunication
Example Sentences
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Stankorb explained that this implies excommunication, "a serious threat for women who have no job or independent income."
From Salon
Between the crazy Sprinter van rides, it has also broken new ground by exploring heavy subjects such as excommunication and religious trauma.
From Los Angeles Times
Then, Francis’ own Vicariate of Rome issued a statement seemingly casting doubt on the validity of the excommunication decree.
From Seattle Times
He incurred an excommunication decree that was lifted within two weeks.
From Seattle Times
The excommunication was lifted two weeks after it was declared, raising the question of whether Francis had intervened on behalf of his fellow Jesuit.
From Seattle Times
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