numerary

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Opus Dei, the Catholic organization to which he belonged as a celibate numerary, said the cause was pancreatic cancer.

From Washington Post • Jul. 6, 2017

He, too, became an Opus Dei numerary, committing to a lifetime of celibacy before graduating from high school.

From New York Times • Jan. 12, 2012

Only one current student, Father Kolf said, has joined Opus Dei, as a numerary.

From New York Times • Jan. 12, 2012

I have been a numerary member of Opus Dei for more than 30 years and have never been told to keep my membership secret.

From Time Magazine Archive

A striking analogy, with regard to this numerary regulation, is afforded by Athens, while yet under an aristocratic government.

From The History and Antiquities of the Doric Race, Vol. 2 of 2 by Müller, Karl Otfried