the principle that authority is shared by the pope and the bishops
3.
considerate and respectful conduct among colleagues or an atmosphere, relationship, etc. characterized by this
collegiality in American English
(kəˌlidʒiˈælɪti, -ɡi-)
noun
cooperative interaction among colleagues
Word origin
[1885–90; collegial + -ity]This word is first recorded in the period 1885–90. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: classified, scrum, toner, upsweep, zoom-ity is a suffix used to form abstract nouns expressing state or condition. Other wordsthat use the affix -ity include: Latinity, civility, jollity
Examples of 'collegiality' in a sentence
collegiality
Above all, the council called for collegiality and engagement with the secular world.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
It was called the principle of 'collegiality', or collective authority.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
What we want is collegiality, not consensus.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
He found it too macho and lacking in collegiality.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
There is collegiality, even if not the same as in chambers.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Many remarked on the department's warmth and collegiality.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Many gave up any pretence at collegiality and fought single-mindedly for their own vision of defence.