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ORDER, RELIGIOUS
An institute of men or women, at least some of whose members take solemn vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.
All items in this dictionary are from Fr. John Hardon's Modern Catholic Dictionary, © Eternal Life. Used with permission.
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