prelatical /pɹɪˈlatɪk(ə)l/ adjective2 •Pertaining to a prelate; prelatial. •(disapproving) Adhering to prelates; episcopal.And though I knew that England then was groaning loudest under the Prelaticall yoak, neverthelesse I took it as a pledge of future happines, that other Nations were so perswaded of her liberty. — 1644 formsmore prelatical · most prelatical