E*pis"co*pal (?), a. [L. episcopalis, fr. episcopus: cf. F. 'episcopal. See Bishop.]

1.

Governed by bishops; as, an episcopal church.

2.

Belonging to, or vested in, bishops; as, episcopal jurisdiction or authority; the episcopal system.

 

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