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Definition of Papal
1. Adjective. Proceeding from or ordered by or subject to a pope or the papacy regarded as the successor of the Apostles. "Papal dispensation"
Exact synonyms: Apostolic, Apostolical, Pontifical
Partainyms: Pope, Pope, Pope, Pope
Derivative terms: Pope, Pontiff
Partainyms: Pope, Pope, Pope, Pope
Derivative terms: Pope, Pontiff
Definition of Papal
1. a. 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.
Definition of Papal
1. pertaining to the pope [adj] : PAPALLY [adv]
Medical Definition of Papal
1. 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)