excommunication
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It was widely expected that Wednesday's event in Geneva would lead to excommunication of the bishops involved.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
As in 1988, the society's future bishops will be consecrated without assigned jurisdiction from Rome, in a situation the group claims precludes any schism or excommunication -- though the Vatican views the matter differently.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
From what you say, there is little room for middle ground between excommunication and open lines of communication.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 3, 2026
Stankorb explained that this implies excommunication, "a serious threat for women who have no job or independent income."
From Salon ● Dec. 3, 2024
The entire village was witness to the excommunication.
From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya
Vocabulary lists containing excommunication
The Crucible
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"The Crucible," Vocabulary from the play
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Words with 15 or More Letters, List 1
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