present participle of prelatize

A clergyman of high rank and authority, having jurisdiction over an area or a group of people; normally a bishop.

(obsolete) To act as a prelate.

plural of prelate

Alternative form of prelatical

Pertaining to a prelate; prelatial. / (chiefly derogatory) Adhering to prelates; episcopal.

simple past tense and past participle of prelatize

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of prelatize

(intransitive) To uphold or encourage prelacy; to exercise prelatical functions. / (transitive) To bring under the influence of prelacy.

In a prelatical manner; with reference to prelates.