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PAPAL BULL
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Dictionary entry overview: What does papal bull mean?
• PAPAL BULL (noun)
The noun PAPAL BULL has 1 sense:
1. a formal proclamation issued by the pope (usually written in antiquated characters and sealed with a leaden bulla)
Familiarity information: PAPAL BULL used as a noun is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
A formal proclamation issued by the pope (usually written in antiquated characters and sealed with a leaden bulla)
Classified under:
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents
Synonyms:
bull; papal bull
Hypernyms ("papal bull" is a kind of...):
decree; edict; fiat; order; rescript (a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge))
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