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LAICIZED

(verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Laicized.

Laicized - as a verb

Reduce to lay status

Example: "Laicize the parochial schools"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
laicise9

Laicized - as an adjective

Freed from ecclesiastical control

Secularized

Example Sentences

"After multiple scandals, the priest was laicized by the church."
"He was laicized and forbidden from performing any religious duties."
"The priest's request to be laicized was denied by the church authorities."
"After the scandal, the priest was laicized and barred from working in the church."
"He was unwilling to leave the priesthood voluntarily, so he had to be laicized."
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Word Game Points

Is LAICIZED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, laicized is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

LAICIZED has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.

Is LAICIZED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, laicized is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LAICIZED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.

Is LAICIZED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, laicized is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LAICIZED has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.

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