prelatic

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That stirred flutters of prelatic concern—was a reshuffle in store?

From Time Magazine Archive

The western counties distinguished themselves by their opposition to the prelatic system.

From Minstrelsy of the Scottish Border, Volume 2 Consisting of Historical and Romantic Ballads, Collected in The Southern Counties of Scotland; with a Few of Modern Date, Founded Upon Local Tradition by Scott, Walter, Sir

From that time forward, he held an undisputed position among the foremost of the distinguished men by whose talents and energy the Church of Scotland was delivered from prelatic despotism.

From The Works of Mr. George Gillespie (Vol. 1 of 2) by Gillespie, George

Many matters, in which the old prelatic church had usurped upon the domain of the state, should be replaced under the secular authority.

From Milton by Pattison, Mark

It is not necessary now to refute formally the fond, feeble notion, that this parable proves the sinfulness of dissenting from the Church of England, established by the State and prelatic in its government.

From The Parables of Our Lord by Arnot, William