DEFROCKED Meaning and
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The term "defrocked" refers to the action of stripping or depriving someone, typically a member of a religious clergy, of their official status, authority, or role within the religious institution. This term is primarily associated with the Roman Catholic Church, where it is used to describe the formal disciplinary procedure of removing a priest from the clerical state.
When a priest is defrocked, it means that they are no longer permitted to exercise their priestly duties or perform sacraments. This extreme disciplinary measure is usually imposed due to serious misconduct, such as sexual abuse, financial impropriety, or heretical beliefs. Defrocking is seen as a severe punishment imposed by the Church to ensure the protection of its followers and the integrity of its religious teachings.
The defrocking process typically involves an investigation, ecclesiastical trial, and ultimate decision by Church authorities. Once defrocked, the individual is generally referred to as a former cleric, having been officially removed from the priesthood and all associated privileges.
Outside the context of religious clergy, "defrocked" can also be used metaphorically to depict the removal or loss of authority, status, or position in any profession or field. It conveys a sense of disgrace or disqualification, emphasizing the severe consequences of one's actions or misconduct that lead to their dismissal or withdrawal from a particular role or position.
Common Misspellings for DEFROCKED
Etymology of DEFROCKED
The word "defrocked" has its origins in the combination of two separate words: "de-" and "frock".
1. "De-" is a prefix derived from Latin and it means "down" or "away from". It is used to indicate the reversal or removal of a condition or state.
2. "Frock" refers to a religious garment traditionally worn by clergy members. In particular, it originally referred to the long, loose outer garment worn by monks or friars. The word "frock" itself can be traced back to Old French "froc", which meant a monk's habit.
Combining these two elements, the term "defrocked" emerged to specifically describe the act of removing a clergy member from their position or stripping them of their status within the church. It figuratively represents the removal of their religious garment (frock) and the consequent loss of their role or position.
Similar spelling words for DEFROCKED
Conjugate verb Defrocked
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