EPISCOPACY
\ɪpˈɪskəpəsi], \ɪpˈɪskəpəsi], \ɪ_p_ˈɪ_s_k_ə_p_ə_s_i]\
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By James Champlin Fernald
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n. [Greek] Government of the church by bishops; rule of diocesan prelates over priests and deacons in their diocese; — established religion in England.
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The government of bishops, established by the apostles.
By Thomas Sheridan