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LAICIZE

(verb)

Definitions

There is 1 meaning of the word Laicize.

Laicize - as a verb

Reduce to lay status

Example: "Laicize the parochial schools"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
laicise

Example Sentences

"The church decided to laicize the priest who had been involved in a scandal."
"In order to marry, the prince had to laicize himself and renounce his royal title."
"The government passed a law allowing religious institutions to laicize their clergy."
"After a long process, the monastery decided to laicize one of their monks who wanted to pursue a secular career."
"The pope refused to laicize the bishop accused of corruption."
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Word Game Points

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

LAICIZE has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is LAICIZE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, laicize is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LAICIZE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is LAICIZE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, laicize is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LAICIZE has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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