vicarial

[vahy-kair-ee-uhl, vi-] / vaɪˈkɛər i əl, vɪ- /

ADJECTIVE

substitute

Synonyms

STRONG

acting alternate backup counterfeit dummy ersatz imitation makeshift mock near proxy pseudo replacement representative reserve second sham simulated stopgap surrogate temporary

WEAK

additional another artificial experimental false other provisional spurious substitutive supplemental supplementary supposititious symbolic tentative vicarious

Antonyms

STRONG

finished genuine permanent real true

Example Sentences

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For this reason his vicarial representative can plead scores of excuses for presenting himself at "The Court."

From Gwen Wynn by Reid, Mayne

I don't suppose such vicarial piety will avail much, but the petitions come out of a sincere breast, from innocent lips.

From Shirley by Brontë, Charlotte

But our Government is altogether conducted on the footing of vicarial responsibility.

From Framley Parsonage by Trollope, Anthony

For this reason his vicarial representative can plead scores of excuses for presenting himself at “The Court.”

From Gwen Wynn A Romance of the Wye by Reid, Mayne

As it chanced, the captain of the guard was just then out of the way; and Rob had reason to think he would be pardoned for the little stretch of vicarial authority.

From No Quarter! by Reid, Mayne

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