Noun
The dignity, estate, or jurisdiction of an abbot.
Source: Webster's dictionaryKnowles Monastic Order in England p. 72 Even after leaving the abbacy of Tavistock, he continued to hold two properties from the abbey until his death. Source: Internet
The abbacy of Santa Maria di Bonarcado contained more central, upland regions where a pastoral economy dominated and women were less economically useful; among children in that region, sex ratios are highly skewed in favour of men. Source: Internet