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presbytery

pres·by·ter·y [ prézbi tèrree ] (plural pres·by·ter·ies)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. group of presbyters: a group of presbyters in the early Christian church or in a modern Presbyterian church

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

3. government by presbyters: the government of a church by democratically elected lay officials

4. part of church for clergy: part of a church or cathedral, or a separate building, for the use of clergy only

5. home of Roman Catholic parish priest: the home of a Roman Catholic parish priest

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