1. the office, position, or tenure of a vicar

Examples

• He was appointed to the vicarship of St. Mary’s Church last year.
• The vicarship had been vacant for several months before they found a replacement.
• During his vicarship, the parish grew significantly in membership.
• She accepted the vicarship despite the modest salary it offered.
• The responsibilities of the vicarship include conducting services and pastoral care.
• His vicarship lasted twenty-three years before he retired.