Presbyterianism
Pronunciation : Pres`by*te"ri*an*ism
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Cf. F. presbyt?rianisme.]
Definition : Defn: That form of church government which invests presbyters with all spiritual power, and admits no prelates over them; also, the faith and polity of the Presbyterian churches, taken collectively.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913