presbyterial
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of presbyterial
First recorded in 1585–95; presbytery + -al 1
Example Sentences
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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 Gillespie, George
This was true: the ruling classes had seen too much of presbyterial government, and would prefer bishops as long as they were not pampered and all-powerful.
From A Short History of Scotland by Lang, Andrew
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
Whether he had asserted presbyterial government to be jure divino?
From Biographia Scoticana (Scots Worthies) A Brief Historical Account of the Lives, Characters, and Memorable Transactions of the Most Eminent Scots Worthies by Howie, John
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
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