clerical

Example Sentences

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In the past, local governments have attempted to promote their own stricter rules over the state’s clerical objections only to have developers take them to court.

From Los Angeles Times

"The government must not give a permit to an event that contradicts the values of religions in Indonesia," said Anwar Abbas of the Indonesian Ulema Council, the powerful Islamic clerical body.

From Reuters

The protests spread across the country and quickly escalated into calls for the overthrow of Iran’s clerical rulers.

From Washington Times

However, political sensitivity surrounds the dissident movement, which Iran’s clerical government accuses of being a terrorist operation.

From Washington Times

In Florida, lawsuits filed by Episcopal, Buddhist, Unitarian Universalist, Jewish and United Church of Christ clergy say abortion restrictions violate “clerical obligations and faith” and impose “severe barriers” on religious belief, speech and conduct.

From New York Times