prelatize

Definitions

1. To uphold or encourage prelacy; to exercise prelatical functions.
   intransitive
2. To bring under the influence of prelacy.
   transitive

Examples

“he indeed ſucceeded into an Epiſcopacy that began then to prelatize;”

“1859-1890, John Gorham Palfrey, History of New England During the Stuart Dynasty Laud was busy with his more important plan⟳ of prelatizing the Church of Scotland”

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