Definition of Bishop

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Definitions from Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition and Ballentine's Law Dictionary as are available for each term in each dictionary.
  • Bishop
    Ballentine's Law Dictionary

    An officer in charge of a diocese of the Church of England.

  • Bishop
    Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition

    In English law. An ecclesiastical dignitary, being the chief of the clergy within his diocese, subject to the archbishop of the province in which his diocese is situated. Most of the bishops are aiso members of the House of Lords.