vicarial

Example Sentences

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

From Framley Parsonage by Trollope, Anthony

Think of the evil that man meant--how he tried to trip up the heels of Tuscany, establish a precarious vicarial existence for the Romagna, and plots now at Naples.

From Lady John Russell by

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

From Gwen Wynn by Reid, Mayne

His lordship here alluded merely to the disposition of the vicarial tithes, and not at all to the care of souls which he was going to put into the young man's hands.

From The Bertrams by Trollope, Anthony

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