Definition of "presbyterial" [pres•by•te•ri•al]

• Of or relating to a presbyter or the presbytery. (adjective)

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• "The problem of heterodox priests ad-libbing in the liturgy is, I think, more of a matter of discipline, or lack thereof, which can and should be addressed by the bishops in seminary training and for older priests in presbyterial councils."
• "That it is evident by the Scriptures that Jesus Christ hath on earth many particular visible churches: (whether churches congregational, presbyterial, provincial, or national, needs not here be determined.) "Unto the churches of Galatia," Gal. i."
• "What are the parts of presbyterial church government?"