episcopacy
noun
epis·co·pa·cy
i-ˈpi-skə-pə-sē 
plural episcopacies
1
: government of the church by bishops or by a hierarchy
2
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His subsequent ascent to the episcopacy, cardinalate, and eventually the papacy was against his will.
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During this 35-year period, John Paul and Benedict remade the episcopacy in their image.
—The Salt Lake Tribune, 13 July 2021
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Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Feb. 2025
During this 35-year period, John Paul and Benedict remade the episcopacy in their image.
—The Salt Lake Tribune, 13 July 2021
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“Episcopacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/episcopacy. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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episcopacy
noun
epis·co·pa·cy
i-ˈpis-kə-pə-sē
plural episcopacies
1
: government of a church by bishops
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