Noun
A judicatory consisting of all the ministers within a certain district, and one layman, who is a ruling elder, from each parish or church, commissioned to represent the church in conjunction with the pastor. This body has a general jurisdiction over the churches under its care, and next below the provincial synod in authority.
The Presbyterian religion of polity.
That part of the church reserved for the officiating priest.
The residence of a priest or clergyman.
Source: Webster's dictionaryYou must all follow the lead of the bishop, as Jesus Christ followed that of the Father; follow the presbytery as you would the Apostles; reverence the deacons as you would God's commandment. Ignatius of Antioch
Additionally, the presbytery must approve if either the congregation or the pastor wishes to dissolve that pastoral relationship. Source: Internet
A congregation issues a call for the pastor's service, but this call must be ratified by the local presbytery. Source: Internet
A Teaching Elder is a Presbyterian minister by virtue of membership on a roll of a presbytery. Source: Internet
Although the presbytery was formed at Rev. James Harris' church in Toronto, his congregation remained independent of the new presbytery. Source: Internet
A synod also has a moderator and clerk, and generally meet less often than the presbytery. Source: Internet