n. (pl. ies) 1 church government by prelates. 2 (prec. by the) prelates collectively. 3 office or rank of prelate. [AngloFrench from medieval Latin: related to PRELATE]
n. (pl. ies) 1 church government by prelates. 2 (prec. by the) prelates collectively. 3 office or rank of prelate. [AngloFrench from medieval Latin: related to PRELATE]