episcopalism
[ ih-pis-kuh-puh-liz-uhm ]
noun
the theory of church polity according to which the supreme ecclesiastical authority is vested in the episcopal order as a whole, and not in any individual except by delegation.
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episcopalism sought revenge on its opponent, and it triumphed.
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British Dictionary definitions for episcopalism
episcopalism
/ (ɪˈpɪskəpəˌlɪzəm) /
noun
the belief that a Church should be governed by bishops
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