 apostolic |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] of or relating to or deriving from the Apostles or their teachings | |
| Synonyms: | apostolical | |
| Related terms: | Apostle Apostle | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] proceeding from or ordered by or subject to a pope or the papacy regarded as the successor of the Apostles | |
| Synonyms: | papal pontifical apostolical | |
| Examples: | "papal dispensation" |
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| Related terms: | pope pope | |
| Similar spelling: |
apostolical apostrophic apostatize apostatise Apostle |
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