(biology) The separation of a group of organisms by a geographic barrier, resulting in differentiation of the original group into new varieties or species.

(countable) The residence of a vicar. / The benefice, duties or office of a vicar.

Of, relating to, or as a result of vicariance

Any of a set of species, in separate geographical locations, that have arisen through vicariance

The quality of being vicarious.

(psychology) Reinforcement that occurs when you imitate the behavior of someone who has been reinforced for that behavior, as when avoiding hot water having seen another person burned by it.

plural of vicariance

plural of vicarage

A sister lower in order than an abbess or mother superior in a nunnery or convent. / A female representative. / The wife of a parish vicar.

Without a vicar.