v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Prelatized p. pr. & vb. n. Prelatizing ] To bring under the influence of prelacy. Palfrey. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i. To uphold or encourage prelacy; to exercise prelatical functions. [ 1913 Webster ]
An episcopacy that began then to prelatize. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]