presbyterial

American  

[prez-bi-teer-ee-uhl, pres-] / ˌprɛz bɪˈtɪər i əl, ˌprɛs- /

adjective

1. of or relating to a presbytery.

2. presbyterian.

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presbyterial British  

/ ˌprɛzbɪˈtɪərɪəl /

adjective

1. Also: presbyteral.  of or relating to a presbyter or presbytery

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Other Word Forms

• presbyterially
  adverb

Etymology

Origin of presbyterial

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

Example Sentences

There were no diocesan, no presbyterial or other courts.

From The History of Tasmania, Volume I by West, John

The allegation that presbyterial government existed in all its integrity towards the end of the second century does not rest on the foundation of obscure intimations or doubtful inferences.

From The Ancient Church Its History, Doctrine, Worship, and Constitution by Killen, W. D. (William Dool)

The discipline and government was from the beginning presbyterial, even before the establishment: both in practice, among the persecuted ministers, who kept their private meetings; and in their doctrine.

From A Hind Let Loose Or, An Historical Representation of the Testimonies of the Church of Scotland for the Interest of Christ. With the True State Thereof in All Its Periods by Shields, Alexander

But I must first ask, Whence is this fear of the proud swelling waves of presbyterial government?

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

These charges were contemptuously dismissed by the presbyterial court.

From The Complete Works of Robert Burns: Containing his Poems, Songs, and Correspondence. With a New Life of the Poet, and Notices, Critical and Biographical by Allan Cunningham by Burns, Robert