papal bull
(pa-pal-bull)
3 syllables
Definition
noun. an official papal letter or document with a leaden seal, issued by a pope of the Roman Catholic Church.
Example Sentence
The papal bull was issued to address the reforms within the church.
More Example Sentences
Historians studied the papal bull to understand the church's stance during that period.
Synonyms
Antonyms
informal note; casual letter; unofficial document
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