Both Uses
venerable
in
Lord of Light
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- It is only fitting, therefore, that we fallen ones take umbrage within the pale of another venerable tradition.†
Part 1 *venerable = respected (worthy of respect) -- typically because of age or position
- The religion by which you rule is very ancient, goddess, but my protest is also that of a venerable tradition.†
Part 3
Definitions:
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(venerable) respected (worthy of respect) -- typically because of age or position
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(meaning too rare to warrant focus) Much more rarely, venerable can be used as a specific religious title whose exact meaning depends upon the religious denomination, but when given, is only to a small number or people who are exceptionally respected and admired.