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

But he did not long enjoy his judicial and prelatic dignities, as he was seized with fever, and died in the month of April 1566.

From The Works of John Knox, Vol. 1 (of 6) by Laing, David

Outward unity was, however, restored to the Church, both by prelatic and imperial authority, although learned and intellectual men continued to speculate and to doubt.

From Beacon Lights of History, Volume 04 Imperial Antiquity by Lord, John

The pretence was, that these persons would attend better to the interests of the Church than could be done by laymen; the intention was, to introduce the prelatic order and subvert the Presbyterian Church.

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