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prelatize

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To uphold or encourage prelacy; to exercise prelatical functions.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: intransitive

Topics: Christianity

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2

verb

Meaning 2

To bring under the influence of prelacy.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Topics: Christianity

Examples

  • 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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History

Etymology

From prelate + -ize.