Laicise
7 lettersverbrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
To transfer control or authority from the clergy to lay people, or to formally remove someone from holy orders.
“The bishop moved to laicise the scandal-ridden priest after an internal investigation concluded.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈleɪɪsʌɪz/
Syllables
la·i·cise
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Wordle
The ISE ending is the British spelling, compare laicize for the American form, LAI is an uncommon opening
Scrabble
Scores 9 points, the C contributes 3 points and the ISE ending is worth recognising in play
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