presbyterial

[ prez-bi-teer-ee-uhl, pres- ]

adjective

1. of or relating to a presbytery.
2. presbyterian ( def 1 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of presbyterial¹

First recorded in 1585–95; presbytery + -al ¹

Example Sentences

A few days later I was speaking at a Presbyterial gathering in western Ontario.

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The great debate of these late years, hath been about the Presbyterial, and Independent Government.

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The Presbyterial Government challengeth no power over mens bodies or estates.

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Long experience had taught him the inconveniences of presbyterial government as it then existed in Scotland.

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What probability or possibility of tyranny in the presbyterial government?

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