prelatize

Verb

 * 1)  To uphold or encourage prelacy; to exercise prelatical functions.
 * 2)  To bring under the influence of prelacy.
 * 3) * 1859-1890, John Gorham Palfrey, History of New England During the Stuart Dynasty
 * Laud was busy with his more important plan of prelatizing the Church of Scotland
 * Laud was busy with his more important plan of prelatizing the Church of Scotland