preconize verb trans. ['pri:kǝnʌɪz] Also preconise. LME.
[medieval Latin praeconizare, from Latin praeco(n-) public crier, herald: see -IZE.]
1. Proclaim or announce publicly; sing the praises of, extol. LME.
b. Call on publicly, summon by name. M19.

2. Roman Catholic Church. Of the Pope: publicly approve the appointment of (a bishop). L17.

■ preconi'zation noun M17.

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