prelateship
/ˈprɛlətʃɪp/noun
The office or rank of prelate; the tenure of office of a prelate; a prelatical benefice. Also with possessive adjective: a title of respect given to a prelate (now rare ).
Origin
Late 16th century; earliest use found in John Foxe (?1517–1587), martyrologist. From prelate + -ship.