Obs. rare. In 7 œconomacy. [f. L. œconom-us (ad. Gr. οἰκονόμος steward) + -ACY.] The position or office of being ‘spiritual œconomus’ or controller of ecclesiastical affairs.
1651. C. Cartwright, Cert. Relig., I. 45. That Objection of Protestants against the œconomacy of the Bishop of Rome.
