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i·mam·ate

 (ĭ-mä′māt′)
n. Islam
The office of an imam.
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imamate

(ɪˈmɑːmeɪt)
n
1. (Islam) the region or territory governed by an imam
2. (Islam) the office, rank, or period of office of an imam
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i•mam•ate

(ɪˈmɑ meɪt)

n.
1. the office of an imam.
2. the region or territory governed by an imam.
[1720–30]
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