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A concordat is an agreement between the Holy See of the Catholic Church and a sovereign state on religious matters.

Legally, it is an international treaty.

Concordats often include both recognition and privileges for the Catholic Church in a particular country.

Privileges might include exemptions from certain legal matters and processes, and issues such as taxation as well as the right of a state to influence the selection of bishops within its territory.