thừa quản

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Obedientiary: In a religious context, particularly within certain Catholic or monastic orders, a "thừa quản" is a priest or member who holds an obedience—a specific office or duty assigned by a superior within the religious community. The term emphasizes the role of managing a delegated charge or function.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Ngài là một linh mục thừa quản của tu viện. (He is an obedientiary priest of the monastery.)
  • Chức vụ thừa quản đòi hỏi sự tuân phục và trách nhiệm. (The office of obedientiary requires obedience and responsibility.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is highly specialized and is primarily used in formal, ecclesiastical contexts to describe administrative or managerial roles under vows of obedience.

Variants and Related Words

• Linh mục thừa quản: Obedientiary priest. This is the most common compound form.

Synonyms

• Obedientiary: A holder of a subordinate office in a religious house.
• Office-holder (religious): A person assigned a specific duty in a religious community.

Notes

• "Thừa quản" is a rare and technical term. Its usage is almost entirely confined to specific religious administrative contexts and is not encountered in everyday language.