Papal
[Adjective]
Webster's Dictionary 1828
1. Belonging to the pope or
pontiff of Rome;
popish; as papal authority; the papal chair.
3. Annexed to the bishopric of Rome.
Papal
[Adjective]
Webster's Dictionary 1913
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 STATES. See States of the Church.
9th ed. Encyclopædia Britannica, vol. 18, p. 217
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