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prelatize
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prelatize, v. t.
To bring under the influence of prelacy. Palfrey. [1913 Webster]
prelatize, v. i.
To uphold or encourage prelacy; to exercise prelatical functions. [1913 Webster]
"An episcopacy that began then to prelatize."
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