sacerdotal

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In December 1984, Rev. Cardenal was expelled from the Jesuit order and was suspended from conducting sacerdotal duties until further notice.

From Washington Post • Feb. 22, 2016

That sacerdotal view has altered in recent years.

From Washington Post

In financial circles, he has an almost sacerdotal distinction.

From Time Magazine Archive

There is a recipe for the braised turkey � la Normande that was carved "with sacerdotal majesty" at the Rivebelle restaurant.

From Time Magazine Archive

The sacerdotal clan immediately fell into their proper rank in society—a very humble one—but the arrival of the missionaries deprived the new state-made priesthood of a fair trial.

From The Fijians A Study of the Decay of Custom by Thomson, Basil