abbacies

n.the jurisdiction or office of an abbot

1. The abbacy of St. Peter's Monastery lasted for over 300 years.
   圣彼得修道院的修道院长职位持续了三百多年。
2. During her abbacy, the abbess reformed many of the monastery's practices.
   在她的修道院长任期内，修女长改革了修道院的许多做法。