Selected quad for the lemma: authority_n

Word A	Word B	Word C	Word D	Occurrence	Frequency Band	MI	MI Band	Prominent
authority_n	church_n	council_n	synod_n	2,505	5	9.3100	5	false

Text snippets containing the quad

ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A87963	A letter from Scotland giving a true relation of the present posture of affairs in that kingdom, in reference to the expected invasion from France; : and particularly, the care that was taken to prevent the Castle of Edinburgh from being betrayed. : Together with two proclamations, the one against ministers not praying for Their Majesties King William and Queen Mary. : The other for a solemn national monthly-fast : licensed May the 7th, J.F. 1692.		1692 (1692)	Wing L1502B; ESTC R179554	4,242	4

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