prelacy

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Since these in part refused to submit voluntarily and attempted to assert their traditional independence, the pontificate of Gregory is crowded with struggles against the higher ranks of the prelacy.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 5 "Greek Law" to "Ground-Squirrel" by Various

But always again, where royalty wavered, or on the other hand in desperation leaped to violent opposition, the prelacy was close behind it with an urgency which often bordered upon dictation.

From William Bradford of Plymouth by Plumb, Albert Hale

Alas, the prelacy has preferred to reign over a brutified people; they did not like to live a simple life among a free people.

From The Poniard's Hilt Or Karadeucq and Ronan. A Tale of Bagauders and Vagres by Sue, Eugène

But even from this, one of its last places of refuge, was prelacy now about to be driven.

From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 4 by Various

Twice did I see old prelacy pulled down, And twice the cloak did sink beneath the gown.

From Curious Epitaphs by Various