Bishopric

the district over which the jurisdiction of a bishop extended. (Acts 1:20; 1 Timothy 3:1)

BISH'OPRIC . Acts 1:20; 1 Tim 3:1. The jurisdiction, charge, or office of a bishop.

BISH'OPRIC . Acts 1:20; 1 Tim 3:1. The jurisdiction, charge, or office of a bishop.

Part of speech: noun (n.)

1. A diocese; the district over which the jurisdiction of a bishop extends.

2. The office of a spiritual overseer, as of an apostle, bishop, or presbyter. Acts i. 20.