abbotric
n. C2 Proficiency ab·botric
n. a female leader of a religious group, specifically a nun who is in charge of a convent. This is an old-fashioned word that you will rarely see in modern books.
n. a female superior in a religious order, specifically the head of a convent. Archaic in modern usage; historically used to distinguish the female head of a religious house from an abbot.
The abbotric presided over the daily prayers.
In the 13th century, the abbotric managed the land and resources of the convent while leading the spiritual life of the sisters.
The historical records detail the abbotric's role in mediating disputes between the local community and the nuns, ensuring the convent remained a center of both spiritual and economic influence.