political or secular power invested in members of the clergy.

plural of clericalism

Of or relating to clerks or their work. / Of or relating to the clergy.

(now uncommon) A member of the clergy. / (in the plural, informal) Clerical garments.

A member of the clergy. / (role-playing games) A spellcaster class that receives their spells (especially healing) from their deity.

(now uncommon) Of or pertaining to the clergy.

plural of cleric

plural of clerical

In a clerical manner; as a cleric.

The state of belonging to the clergy.