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Definition of: papal
(pā′pəl) adjective
1. Pertaining to the papacy or the pope.
2. Assuming supreme authority.
3. Pertaining to the Roman Catholic Church. [<OF <Med. L papalis belonging to the pope <papa. See PAPA2.]
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