preconization

The bishop's preconization ceremony was held in the cathedral.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A public proclamation or announcement: "preconization" refers to the act of making a formal, public declaration or proclamation.
   • Public praise or commendation: It can also mean the open, formal expression of approval or commendation for someone or something.
   • A formal summons by name: In legal or administrative contexts, "preconization" denotes the act of calling someone by name, especially for a public summons or assembly.
   • In ecclesiastical use: In the Roman Catholic Church, "preconization" is the formal papal approval or confirmation of a bishop's appointment, often done in a public consistory.

Usage Examples

• Public proclamation:

  • The king's preconization of the new law was heard in the town square. (The formal announcement of the new law was made publicly.)
  • The preconization of the peace treaty brought relief to the war-torn region. (The official proclamation of the treaty was welcomed.)

• Public praise:

  • The critic's preconization of the artist's work elevated her career. (The critic's formal, public praise boosted the artist's reputation.)
  • The ceremony included a preconization of the volunteer's contributions. (A public commendation was given.)

• Formal summons:

  • The court issued a preconization for the witness to appear. (A formal summons by name was sent.)
  • The preconization of the soldiers was part of the mobilization order. (The call to duty was made by name.)

• Ecclesiastical use:

  • The preconization of the new bishop took place at the Vatican. (The formal papal confirmation of the bishop's appointment occurred.)
  • After the preconization, the bishop assumed his diocese. (After the official approval, he took up his post.)

Advanced Usage

• "to issue a preconization": to make a formal proclamation or summons.

  • The government issued a preconization regarding the new tax policy. (They formally announced it.)

• "preconization of a candidate": in church contexts, the formal approval of a nominee for a bishopric.

  • The preconization of the candidate was delayed due to theological disputes. (The papal confirmation was postponed.)

Variants and Related Words

• Preconize (verb): to proclaim, commend publicly, or summon by name.

  • The herald preconized the arrival of the ambassador. (He formally announced it.)

• Preconization (noun) is the nominal form; no common adjective form exists.

Synonyms

• Proclamation: a public and official announcement.
• Commendation: formal praise or approval.
• Summons: a call to appear, especially by authority.
• Approbation: formal acceptance or approval (often ecclesiastical).

Phrasal Verbs

• Preconize as: to formally proclaim someone as something.
  • The council preconized him as the new leader. (They publicly declared him the leader.)

Related Idioms

• To sing someone's praises: to publicly commend someone (similar to preconization's meaning of praise).

  • The speaker sang the volunteer's praises during the ceremony. (He gave public commendation.)

• To call the roll: to call names from a list (similar to preconization's summons meaning).

  • The teacher called the roll at the start of class. (She summoned students by name.)