Episcopacy (noun)

The office or position of a bishop in the Christian Church.

Origin:

From middle english episcopacie, from old french épiscopat, from latin episcopatus, from episcopus ("bishop").

Examples:

1. The episcopacy is an important part of the governance structure of many Christian denominations.
2. The Anglican Church is known for its strong tradition of episcopacy, with bishops playing a key role in decision-making.
3. The Catholic Church's episcopacy is divided into several levels, including the Pope, Cardinals, Archbishops and Bishops.
4. During the English Reformation, many people rejected the idea of an episcopacy and the authority of bishops.
5. Episcopacy is one of the three forms of Church governance recognized by the Eastern Orthodox Church, alongside presbyterian and synodal forms.