presbyterial
Americanadjective
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Origin of presbyterial
First recorded in 1585–95; presbytery + -al 1
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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
The action of the Church of Scotland has had its influence upon the Reformed Churches throughout the world holding the presbyterial system.
From Deaconesses in Europe and their Lessons for America by Jane M. Bancroft (Jane Marie Bancroft) Robinson
Having spoken of the lesser, viz. congregational elderships, we come now to the greater ruling assemblies, which are either presbyterial or synodal.
From The Divine Right of Church Government by Sundry Ministers Of Christ Within The City Of London by
He takes it ill that one, while I make him an enemy to all church government, then only to the presbyterial.
From The Works of Mr. George Gillespie (Vol. 1 of 2) by George Gillespie
Origen's self-mutilation, referred to by Abélard, was subsequently used by his enemies as an argument for deposing him from his presbyterial status.
From Historia Calamitatum by Peter Abelard
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