presbyterate

[ prez-bit-er-it, -uh-reyt, pres- ]

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noun

presbyterate

/ prɛzˈbɪtərɪt; -ˌreɪt /

From the Medieval Latin word presbyterātus, dating back to 1635–45. See presbyter, -ate ³

But the candidature of this person, who had been deposed from the presbyterate under Leo IV., was indefensible.

The Presbyterate could have no worse ideal, and could follow no more pernicious example, than that of the Jewish priesthood.

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