judicatory

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It is but for a moment indeed before the judicatory; and then out of doors it contradicts itself, as in the mock repentances.

From The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning by Binning, Hugh

It was given at first to every president of the eldership, because he was, in point of fact, the father, or senior member, of the judicatory.

From The Ancient Church Its History, Doctrine, Worship, and Constitution by Killen, W. D. (William Dool)

But they declined their authority, as being no lawful judicatory of Jesus Christ, whilst thus made up of those who were actually indulged.

From Biographia Scoticana (Scots Worthies) A Brief Historical Account of the Lives, Characters, and Memorable Transactions of the Most Eminent Scots Worthies by Howie, John

Being also examined anent the excommunication at Torwood, he declined to answer, as being an ecclesiastical matter, and they a civil judicatory.

From Biographia Scoticana (Scots Worthies) A Brief Historical Account of the Lives, Characters, and Memorable Transactions of the Most Eminent Scots Worthies by Howie, John

In one respect this judicatory differed from the Jewish council, for it was not limited to seventy members.

From The Ancient Church Its History, Doctrine, Worship, and Constitution by Killen, W. D. (William Dool)