Etymology:
Meaning:
Defrock means to divest someone (usually a member of the clergy) of their official religious garments, rank, or authority. It implies a formal and official removal from a position or status.
Origin:
The term "frock" originally referred to a loose-fitting outer garment worn by monks and other religious orders. The act of "defrocking" thus signified the stripping away of the symbolic and ceremonial attire that represented their membership in the religious community.
In the case of the clergy, defrocking is typically an ecclesiastical penalty imposed by the church authorities for serious misconduct or violations of religious law. It involves removing the individual's right to perform priestly functions and may also prohibit them from holding any official position within the church.
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