E‐pis″co‐pal (?), a. [L. episcopalis, fr. episcopus: cf. F. épiscopal. 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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Webster's Dictionary 1913
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, C. & G. Merriam Co., 1913.