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Papal

papal

1. Of or pertaining to the pope of Rome; proceeding from the pope; ordered or pronounced by the pope; as, papal jurisdiction; a papal edict; the papal benediction.

2. Of or pertaining to the roman Catholic Church. Papal Christians. Papal cross.

Origin: F, fr. L. Papa bishop. See Papacy.


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