nunciature

[ nuhn-shee-uh-cher, -choo r, -see-, noo n- ]

/ ˈnʌn ʃi ə tʃər, -ˌtʃʊər, -si-, ˈnʊn- /

the office or the term of service of a nuncio.

Origin of nunciature

From the Italian word nunziatura, dating back to 1645–55. See nuncio, -ate³, -ure

He would enter the College of Nobles, then he would pass to the Nunciature, and in a short while he would be a potentate.

Csar or Nothing |Po Baroja Baroja
In 1521 and 1522 Eck was again in Rome, reporting on the results of his nunciature.

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 10 |Various
In 1794 he was transferred to the nunciature at Cologne, but owing to the war had to make his residence in Augsburg.

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 16, Slice 4 |Various
Montagnini, who remained at the nunciature in Paris, did not possess any diplomatic character after the departure of the Nuncio.

International Law. A Treatise. Volume I (of 2) |Lassa Francis Oppenheim

He had become acquainted with him on his return from the nunciature at Vienna, when he had already resolved to win the tiara.

The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete |Emile Zola

nunciature

/ (ˈnʌnsɪətʃə) /

the office or term of office of a nuncio

C17: from Italian nunziatura; see nuncio