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Papal bull

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A type of document or edict from the Pope.
  2. 2
    a formal proclamation issued by the pope (usually written in antiquated characters and sealed with a leaden bulla) wordnet

Etymology

From Middle English bulle, from Old French bulle, from Medieval Latin bulla (“a round seal”), from Latin bulla (“bubble”).

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