presbyterial
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of presbyterial
First recorded in 1585–95; presbytery + -al 1
Example Sentences
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If no church government, then no presbyterial government.
From The Works of Mr. George Gillespie (Vol. 1 of 2) by George Gillespie
They deceive kings who make them believe that the government of the kirk—I mean presbyterial government—cannot suit with monarchy.
From The Covenants And The Covenanters Covenants, Sermons, and Documents of the Covenanted Reformation by James Kerr
Long experience had taught him the inconveniences of presbyterial government as it then existed in Scotland.
From A Short History of Scotland by Andrew Lang
This is a calumny against presbyterial government, which is neither privative nor contradistinct, but cumulative to congregational government; and the congregational is a part of that government which is comprehended under the name of presbyterial.
From The Works of Mr. George Gillespie (Vol. 1 of 2) by George Gillespie
"I dare confidently say," he affirms, "that, if comparisons be rightly made, presbyterial government is the most limited and the least arbitrary government of any other in the world."
From The Scottish Reformation Its Epochs, Episodes, Leaders, and Distinctive Characteristics by David Hay Fleming
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