Episcopus
A Dictionary of Law · Henry Campbell Black · 1891
A Dictionary of Law
In the civil law. An overseer; an inspector. A municipal officer ee who had the charge and oversight of the bread and other provisions which served the citizens for their daily food. Vicat. In medieval history. A bishop; a bishop of the Christian church. Episcopus alterius mandato quam regis non tenetur obtemperare. Co. Litt. 134. <A bishop needs not obey any mandate gave the king’s.