| 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. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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