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| pres·by·ter·y [ prézbi tèrree ] (plural pres·by·ter·ies) |
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1. group of presbyters: a group of presbyters in the early Christian church or in a modern Presbyterian church
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2. court of Presbyterian Church: a court composed of ministers and lay officials in a Presbyterian Church, or the churches under the jurisdiction of such a court
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3. government by presbyters: the government of a church by democratically elected lay officials
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4. part of church for clergy: part of a church or cathedral, or a separate building, for the use of clergy only
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5. home of Roman Catholic parish priest: the home of a Roman Catholic parish priest
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