From the 14th century it was hardly possible to hold out against the papal commission, which led to a strengthening of the influence of the cathedral chapter; whilst many prince-bishops were now seen as Landfremde or alien, who lacked local support because they were not elected by the chapter but only appointed by the pope.
14. sajandist oli peaaegu võimatu vastu seista paavsti komisjonile, mis viis toomkapiitli mõju tugevnemiseni; paljud vürstlikud piiskopid olid nüüd kui Landfremde (võõrad), kellel puudus kohalike toetus, kuna nad ei olnud kapiitli poolt valitud, vaid ainult paavsti nimetatud.